You probably recall last May’s infamous Miami story of a naked man who attacked a homeless man and chewed off his face. It was blamed on a synthetic variant of the drug methylenedioxypyrovalerone, otherwise known as “bath salts,” although it was later learned that the notorious naked man, who was killed by police, had nothing but marijuana in his...
Continue ReadingIn December of last year, authorities intercepted a parcel filled with marijuana at an Orlando United States Parcel center. The drugs were addressed to an International Drive hotel, the Hyatt Regency. Following an in-depth investigation by authorities into the package and an allege drug ring that was distributing the contraband materials, a number of individuals have since been arrested...
Continue ReadingDrug trafficking charges in Florida can result in serious consequences. Minimum sentences for drug trafficking, depending on the amount, can range from three to 25 years. Just being charged, innocent or guilty, can ruin your reputation and be expensive in numerous ways. In addition, under RICO, which is the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, your assets and even...
Continue ReadingFollowing the completion of a time-consuming investigation, police in Orlando have arrested 18 individuals and charged them with drug trafficking offenses. The Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation for the Orlando Police Department was responsible for the arrests. Officials say that the department had been monitoring four of the arrested individuals for quite a while before apprehending them. Allegedly, police investigations...
Continue ReadingA Florida man has been accused of selling drugs after he allegedly posted Facebook selfies of himself engaged in drug transactions. The 21-year-old man, who hails from Port St. Lucie, Florida, was allegedly broadcasting his illegal activities. He is even said to have posted a picture of himself next to a sheriff’s deputy while in the process of conducting...
Continue ReadingA Florida police officer, who was formerly employed by the West Palm Beach Police Department, was terminated last year on allegations that he disregarded police department policy. Now, he has been charged with selling prescription drugs while he was on duty as a police officer. The 45-year-old man is facing the drug trafficking charges in federal court. The policeman,...
Continue ReadingRyan Malone, a forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning, is facing both DUI and cocaine charges after being arrested in Florida. Malone was driving in a large SUV when he made a left turn and ran over a curb. This was at 3:15 in the morning, and nearby officers were already watching the vehicle as this happened. The officers...
Continue ReadingDrug offenses can be quite serious, especially when there is a large quantity of drugs involved. Being convicted of a drug crime can have serious consequences. According to Florida statute 893.135(1)(f), the sale, purchase, manufacture, delivery, or knowledgeable possession of more than 200 or more grams of meth is a 1st degree felony. The possible penalties include a 15-year...
Continue ReadingEarlier this month, a former employee of a Florida crime lab was taken into custody. He was then formally charged with switching drug evidence held within the lab for over-the-counter medications and selling the stolen drug evidence. In all, the man is charged with nine separate counts of drug trafficking, 12 counts of evidence tampering and grand theft. While...
Continue ReadingToday the Florida Supreme Court ruled that the ballot initiative that would allow the citizens of Florida to decide if marijuana should be legal for medical purposes. In an opinion today, January 27, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that the language in the bill is permissible. Specifically, the Court ruled that the amendment did not violate the single subject...
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