Category Archives: Possession
It’s Not Mine: What Florida Law Really Says When the Drugs Belonged to Someone Else
Picture a scenario that plays out constantly on I-4 and around downtown Orlando. Police pull over a car with four people in it. Somewhere in the console, or under a seat, or in a backpack in the trunk, they find drugs. Nobody claims them. Everybody has a story. And yet, in a lot of… Read More »
MDMA and Ecstasy Charges in Orlando: What Every Partygoer Should Know
Orlando has one of the liveliest nightlife and festival scenes in Florida, from downtown clubs to weekend music festivals. Molly and ecstasy have long been part of that scene for some people, sold under names that make them sound harmless, almost like candy. Here’s the thing though: Florida law does not see it that… Read More »
Can Your Roommate’s Secret Get You Arrested? Shared Apartments and Florida Drug Charges
Splitting rent in Orlando sounds simple until a detective knocks on the door with a search warrant. If drugs turn up somewhere in the apartment, everyone living there can suddenly find themselves facing the same criminal charge, even if the substance belonged to someone else entirely. This surprises a lot of people, and it… Read More »
Are You Responsible for Drugs in a Friend’s Car in Florida?
Picture this: you’re riding shotgun with a friend, minding your own business, when police pull the car over and find drugs. You had no idea they were even there. Can you get charged? In Florida, the answer might surprise you, and it’s not always a comfortable one. How Florida Law Sees “Possession” Florida Statute… Read More »
What If You and the Prosecution Disagree About Whether You Intended to Distribute the Drugs in Your Possession?
Drug possession is far from the worst criminal charge you can face. Many counties in Florida, including Orange County, have drug court programs, which are pretrial diversion programs for drug possession cases. If you do not have any prior convictions, then drug court gives you the chance to get your charges dropped by entering… Read More »
How Prior Convictions Can Affect Your Current Drug Case
If you plead not guilty in a criminal case, you have the right to a fair trial with twelve unbiased jurors. One way that the courts protect against juror bias is by letting your lawyer and the prosecution speak up if they think that a prospective juror has already made up their mind, before… Read More »
