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The Consequences of Armed Fentanyl Trafficking in Florida
Given fentanyl’s extreme potency, law enforcement agencies pursue fentanyl traffickers aggressively. Even a small amount of fentanyl can result in dozens of overdoses, making this drug one of the most dangerous on the street. Because of this, Florida and federal laws impose harsh penalties on anyone found guilty of trafficking fentanyl. The consequences get… Read More »
Challenging Chain of Custody in Florida Meth Trafficking Cases
Being charged with methamphetamine (meth) trafficking in Florida can be a scary experience because, often, such charges carry mandatory minimum prison sentences and substantial fines. However, there are several ways to defend yourself if you are being charged with meth trafficking. One of the most effective defense strategies in such cases is challenging the… Read More »
The Harsh Consequences of Dark Web Fentanyl and Meth Distribution
Selling fentanyl or methamphetamine on the dark web might seem anonymous. You might think that you cannot get caught if you run such an online drug trafficking operation. This is farthest from the truth. In the United States of America, authorities are working hard to take down drug trafficking networks, including online ones. What… Read More »
Can Texts and Social Media Be Used in a Cocaine Trafficking Case in Florida?
Cocaine trafficking is a serious offense in Florida. If you are accused of this crime, the prosecution is going to collect any evidence it can to build a case against you. In this century, that may include text messages from your phone and posts from your social media accounts. However, in Florida, for such… Read More »
Tampa Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution Resulting in Two Deaths
In a recent case, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida sentenced a defendant, who for purposes of this article, we will refer to as M.L.M., to life imprisonment. You may wonder, what was his offense? Two counts of distributing fentanyl and causing the death of two people, and one count… Read More »
Common Ways People Get Charged With Cocaine Trafficking in Florida
Florida is one of the states in the nation with the harshest drug trafficking laws, especially when it comes to cocaine. It is a common misconception that one must be involved in large-scale dealings to face cocaine trafficking charges. In Florida, this is farthest from the truth. While engaging in large-scale cocaine dealings is… Read More »
How Previous Felony Convictions Can Affect Your Methamphetamine Trafficking Case in Florida
In Florida, drug trafficking charges carry harsh penalties. If you are convicted of trafficking methamphetamine, one of the most dangerous and destructive street drugs, you could face prison time and huge fines. Having a prior felony conviction can make matters worse for you. In Florida, prior felony convictions play a significant role in drug… Read More »
Challenging Drug Weight Calculation in Florida Meth Trafficking Cases
When faced with methamphetamine trafficking charges in Florida, the stakes can be incredibly high. These charges carry severe penalties, including mandatory minimum sentences and fines. One critical factor in determining the penalties for a meth trafficking charge in Florida is the weight of the drugs involved. Drug weight calculations in meth trafficking cases can… Read More »
The Dangers of False Positives in Florida Cocaine Trafficking Cases
Imagine you are going about your day when you get pulled over by the police. Moments later, you are arrested, and within no time, you are facing decades in prison. Now imagine this happens not because you broke the law, but because of a faulty roadside drug test that indicated the presence of 161… Read More »
When Can Self-Defense Claims Fail in a Florida Manslaughter Case?
Florida law has always provided residents the right to defend themselves and others against imminent harm. This is known as self-defense. In 2005, the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law expanded those protections, allowing people to use force, including deadly force, without being legally obligated to retreat if they are justified to do so. If… Read More »
