BREAKING NEWS A Federal Judge in Oklahoma has dismissed an indictment charging a man with possession of a firearm while also in possession of marijuana. Judge Patrick Wyrick ruled that the law prohibiting marijuana users from possessing firearms was unconstitutional and a violation of the Second Amendment. This is a big deal. It is the first Federal Court to...
Continue ReadingA probation violation hearing is a critical court proceeding. The judge will review the evidence and rule on whether you violated the terms and conditions of your probation. The judge could sentence you to the maximum penalty allowed by law if you lose this hearing. That means you could end up in jail or prison, even if you are...
Continue ReadingFlorida law enforcement takes meth crimes seriously. If you are pulled over or otherwise stopped by the police while high on methamphetamine, you could face several charges, some more severe than others. From the moment the police arrest you, you need to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to properly protect your rights. At Moses and Rooth Attorneys at...
Continue ReadingLaw enforcement has cracked the Emoji drug code used by suspected Drug Dealers and teenagers buying and selling controlled substances. Xanax, Cocaine, Marijuana, Meth, heroin, Oxy, MDMA and other control substances are being identified with emojis on social media and messaging systems in an attempt to conceal the true intent to purchase different controlled substances. Drug users and sellers...
Continue ReadingThe trafficking of any drug is a serious crime, but trafficking fentanyl is considered a particularly egregious offense in Florida. Prosecutors treat trafficking offenders harshly because, unlike simple possession of a narcotic, trafficking implies that you are transporting, dealing, trading, or selling the drug. Often, an individual accused of trafficking possesses more drugs than if the drugs were only...
Continue ReadingFlorida imposes strict penalties for the possession and distribution of fentanyl. A fentanyl conviction in Florida can easily result in thousands of dollars in fines along with potential prison time. If you are facing charges for fentanyl in Florida, you need a qualified attorney who will protect your rights and fight on your behalf for a favorable outcome. Our...
Continue ReadingAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), overdose deaths in the United States grew by 30% from 2019 to 2020 and increased by 15% from 2020 to 2021. In 2020 and 2021, overdoses involving fentanyl far outnumbered overdoses involving other controlled substances. As a result of this increase in fentanyl overdoses, many states imposed strict penalties...
Continue ReadingResisting arrest is one form of obstruction of justice. Police often charge people with this offense—sometimes justifiably and sometimes not. And because resisting arrest crimes almost always involve resisting the efforts of police officers, they are prosecuted vigorously. But is resisting arrest a misdemeanor or felony? The answer is it can be both. If you or someone you love...
Continue ReadingIn Florida, as in most other states, a first or second DUI is considered a misdemeanor offense. But can a DUI be a felony? And if so, What is a felony DUI? The answer is yes; a DUI can be classified as a felony. A third or subsequent DUI or a DUI that results in injury or death is...
Continue ReadingAggravated assault charges are extremely serious. A conviction could send you to prison for up to five years or longer, depending on the circumstances of your case. You’ll need to talk to an experienced Florida criminal defense lawyer right away if you find yourself in these dire circumstances. The Orlando criminal defense attorneys from Moses and Rooth Attorneys at...
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