Florida men arrested for drug possession and other crimes
Police in a northern Florida county say that they have arrested two people on drug charges. The men are being held and accused of drug possession for a synthetic type of cannabis. According to a report, the investigation was ongoing for a period of time before the arrests. The drugs that resulted in the criminal […]
Drug possession among crimes Florida gives penalty
Few in Florida would dispute that we have many inmates who are incarcerated. In fact, some readers may be surprised to learn just how many people are in our states penal system. Currently, a report notes, we have some 100,844 people in prison, many incarcerated for non-violent crimes such as drug possession and usage. Drug […]
Florida candidate has drug possession charge in past
There is good news for many people in Florida in the current election campaign for an office in the Orlando area. In that race, a woman is running for City Council. At issue in the election is, among other things, the arrest record for crimes including drug possession and DUI of the candidate. According to […]
Florida man with drug possession charge thought cocaine was legal
A Florida man was recently taken into custody on drug possession charges. The drug possession charge relates to cocaine, which police say the man tried to hide in a flowerpot. Police allege that the 46-year-old man put his hand in a flowerpot when they asked him what he was holding. After looking inside the pot, […]
NCAA football signee arrested for drug possession in Florida
It is easy to make mistakes when one is young. In many cases, it’s just part of the growing-up process. In the best-case scenarios, a person takes whatever lessons can be learned from the misstep and moves on without doing permanent damage to his or her future. A young football player who was recently arrested […]
3 questions to ask following a drug possession charge
Attorneys who represent Florida defendants in drug possession cases will try to zero in on specific questions relating to your case in order to determine the best strategy for your defense. If you answer “no” to any of the following questions, it may be a good sign that you have a viable defense against your drug […]
Florida drug possession laws relating to cocaine
Florida’s proximity to Latin America has long made it a hotbed for drug trafficking, especially cocaine trafficking. For that reason, state and federal authorities are constantly on patrol for those in illegal possession of cocaine and those who may be engaged in trafficking the drug. Drug possession charges and drug trafficking charges relating to cocaine […]
Authorities arrest Florida pair on drug possession charges
Police in Cape Coral took a Florida man and woman into custody on charges of heroin trafficking. In addition to drug possession and trafficking offenses, the man was also charged with illegal firearm possession. The arrest was made on a recent Saturday evening during a routine traffic stop for an alleged seatbelt violation in Cape […]
Two arrested on Florida parole violation, drug possession charges
A man wanted by Southwest Florida authorities was arrested on a recent Saturday in Hendry County. A warrant had been issued for the man’s arrest due to a probation violation. While arresting him, authorities also arrested his girlfriend, who was charged with drug possession relating to cocaine, harboring a fugitive and other offenses. Police claim […]
Florida man allegedly flees police, faces drug possession charge
A Florida man was recently arrested after police say that he attempted to flee a routine traffic stop. Collier deputies arrested the 23-year-old Golden Gate Estates man on a recent Monday. He is now facing a slew of charges, including a drug possession charge. Police say they attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the […]