Can keeping a bit of weed in your car in Florida hurt you?
Many people in Florida keep small amounts of weed at home or in their car. However, it is important to know that the possession of marijuana is still illegal under state law. Even possessing a small amount, commonly referred to as a “personal use” amount, can result in serious legal consequences. Any amount of marijuana […]
What is constructive possession?
Constructive possession is a legal theory that police can use to charge an individual with possession of drugs, even if they were not physically holding them at the time of arrest. Common examples of this include drugs found in your car, house, or even a locker you use. If the Florida police have charged you […]
Cape Coral residents face drug charges, children put in foster system after raid
When residents in Florida or anywhere in the United States are faced with drug charges, the thought of fighting these charges, much less public scrutiny, can be daunting. While those accused are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, the publication of their case in the news can negatively influence their family […]
Police file drug charges after finding 2 men, boy in Jacksonville hotel room
Acting on an alleged complaint from a Jacksonville hotel representative about suspected prostitution and drug possession and use, the police recently went to investigate at a Jacksonville. When they went to the Florida Candlewood Suites hotel room where management directed them, a 4-year-old answered their knock on the door. After entering the hotel room, police […]
Florida GED teacher accused of drug possession
A Florida teacher assigned to teach GED at a county jail has been charged with drug possession offenses. The accusations come after a reportedly six-week investigation by authorities. The drug possession charges include possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of powder cocaine, manufacture of crack cocaine, possession of marijuana and possession of […]
Fort Myers drug bust results in drug possession charges for 4 men
Fort Myers police arrested four men during a drug bust on Thursday, April 5. Detectives claim to have identified the home as a location of drug use and drug manufacturing. With this information, they were able to obtain a warrant to search the premises for drug possession. According to police, during the bust, officers allegedly […]
Actor faces drug possession charges in Port St. Lucie
Florida police say they served a search warrant on the home of actor Matthew Underwood recently in Port St. Lucie. As a result of the search, the actor was arrested on drug possession charges. Another person in the home was also arrested at the time the warrant was served. The actor, who intends to open […]
Florida drug possession charges come after backpack emptied
A kindergartener is in the custody of his mother after his father was arrested recently in Florida, after allegedly giving his child drugs to carry. The father is accused of drug possession crimes, including possession of marijuana with intent to sell. He was arrested on May 22. The father is accused of placing a bag […]
Florida Gator faces drug possession after deferral violation
Florida Gator fans may be familiar with defensive tackle Leon Orr. He was responsible for 10 tackles and one sack during the 2011 football season. Unfortunately, he was also the subject of an arrest for drug possession in early 2012. The defensive tackle was accused of misdemeanor drug possession in January. This charge came after […]
Five Fort Myers residents face drug charges
Recently, the Fort Myers Police Department obtained and executed two search warrants that reportedly resulted from an investigation focusing on street drug sales. As a result, five people were arrested and cash and drugs were purportedly seized. The five targeted individuals are facing a round of drug possession charges. With the first search warrant, police […]