Seek Advice Right Away from an Experienced Florida Drug Crime Lawyer The state of Florida is tough on drug crimes. Even though many states have relaxed their drug possession laws, Florida prosecutors fight hard to put people in jail. You need a fighter, too. If you have charges for possession of cocaine in Florida, you need a tough and...
Continue ReadingGet Expert Legal Help Today for Your Possession of Methamphetamine Charge in Florida Facing meth possession charges in Florida can be very frightening. Possession of methamphetamine in Florida is a felony, which means that a conviction could land you in prison. A conviction could also mean that you lose your driver’s license, your right to own a gun, and...
Continue ReadingFlorida imposes harsh penalties for violating its drug laws. Florida’s drug laws appear in Section 893.13 Florida Statute. Even the most minor drug crime, possession of a controlled substance, can qualify as a felony. If you’re facing charges for possession of a controlled substance in Florida, you need to contact an attorney right away. There’s a chance your charge...
Continue ReadingBeing convicted of a drug crime in Florida can result in serious criminal penalties, not to mention the outside consequences of having a drug conviction on your record. In limited circumstances, the prosecutor could agree to dismiss or lessen your charges if a valid legal defense applies in your case. Hiring a qualified attorney to prepare a strategy for...
Continue ReadingFacing Harsh Mandatory Minimum Drug Sentences in Florida Requires Expert Legal Advice Florida’s war on drugs is relentless. Florida’s lawmakers continue to have mandatory minimums for drug offenses even though they don’t work. Even still Florida takes the same old approach to drug crimes sentencing that became popular in the 1980s. The Florida mandatory minimum drug sentences completely remove...
Continue ReadingWhile states across the country have started to implement a more reasonable system for punishing those convicted of nonviolent drug crimes, Florida is a bit behind the times. This is especially the case when it comes to those convicted of a Florida Drug trafficking offense. Florida Drug Trafficking Laws When people think of the charge of “drug trafficking”, they...
Continue ReadingArrests for driving under the influence (DUI) can be terrifying. You may feel like your life is out of control, you may feel scared, and it’s common for a million thoughts to rush through your head. However, we can assure you that having questions is okay! The expert Florida DUI attorneys at Orlando Defense are here to help calm...
Continue ReadingIf you are facing drug possession charges in Florida, you should know that Florida drug possession penalties can be steep. Florida has some pretty harsh drug laws in comparison to other states. If you have been arrested for drug charges, it would be a good idea at this point for you to contact Orlando Defense to help with your...
Continue ReadingCan self-defense be a valid defense against a domestic violence charge? Yes, it definitely can. Sometimes a criminal action can be acceptable if you are defending yourself—even if the other person is smaller and weaker than you, and even if they are your spouse. Domestic Violence Law in Florida Under Florida law, “domestic violence” is not typically its own...
Continue ReadingThe DUI penalties in Florida are some of the toughest in the nation. DUI convictions in Florida cannot be expunged or sealed. Consequences include steep fines, driver license revocation, possible jail time, mandated ignition interlock devices, increased insurance premiums, and community service. Even if you are a tourist from out of state, you could end up with warrants for...
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