Is Possession Of Marijuana Legal In Florida For Medical Use Now?
Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. This is going to be a shocker but Florida legalized medical marijuana back in the early 1990s by a court decision […]
Should I Get A Lawyer For Drug Possession If I Am Guilty?
Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. A lot of times people want to cut their losses by going to court and trying to handle a case by […]
How Long Does Drug Treatment Work In Okaloosa County?
Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. Basically, we know the judges and the prosecutors, so we know the objections before they come, and it also helps to […]
General Procedure And Timeline For A Drug Related Charge
What Is The General Procedure And Timeline For A Drug Related Case? Generally speaking, from arrest to case conclusion, a misdemeanor’s speedy trial rule is going to be ninety days. However, cases are often continued. Frequently, a notice of discovery will be filed under rule 3.220(b), which requires a state to assemble a great deal […]
Penalties Involved In Drug Related Cases And Mandatory Minimums
What Are The Penalties Involved In Drug Related Charges And The Mandatory Minimums? There are different types of minimum sentences in Florida and knowing the distinction between them is critical. For example, people do not necessarily think of a DUI charge as a drug offense per se, but technically it is. If someone has a […]
Methods Attorneys Use To Prove Guilt Or Innocence In Drug Cases
What Methods Do Attorneys Use To Prove Guilt Or Innocence In Drug Cases? First and foremost, a defense attorney never assumes the burden of proof – the state attorney must prove guilt beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt. The types of defenses are admissibility of evidence, suppression of evidence, testimonial hearsay issues, […]
Diversion Programs Available For Drug Cases
What Are Diversion Programs And What Should One Know About These Programs? Diversion programs should have been a good deal for consumers. Instead, they are a scam where those with knowledge and power are taking advantage of people when they are at their most vulnerable. Worse, they are doing everything they can to give the […]
Defense Strategies That Can Be Used In Drug Cases
What Are Some Of The Defense Strategies That Can Be Used In Drug Cases? Defense strategies are fairly well known, but they are not as well executed as they could be. It is one thing to know about a defense, it is another thing to know how to execute it. Defense strategies begin with a […]
Other Questions Related To Drug Charges In Florida
Can Drug Charges Ever Be Removed From Your Records, Either Through Expungement Or Sealing In Florida? Drug charges can be removed from the official record of the Clerk of the Court if a separate proceeding is done under the Florida Records Seal and Expunction Statute. The applicable statute is under the Criminal Procedures and Corrections […]
How Is Possession, Sale, And Distribution Defined In Florida?
How Would Possession, Sale, And Distribution Be Defined In Florida? Does That Depend On The Amount Or The Type Of Drug? As for possession, that is something that runs into trouble for people quite frequently in our state. The Florida Standard Jury Instructions gives the guidelines one needs to know how to distinguish direct possession […]
