Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Intoxicated Florida Woman Causes Crash, Tells Driver He is Dreaming
Drugs and alcohol can make people do strange things. They can slow down reflexes, impair judgment and even affect short-term memory. Some people do things while under the influence and don’t remember doing them. A prime example of this happened in Florida on Thanksgiving morning. On November 22, a 61-year-old Brandon woman crashed her… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Complicated Marijuana Laws
Many states have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use. However, many states still follow the federal law, which criminalizes marijuana. Florida is one state that has not yet legalized the drug. This has not stopped certain cities within the state to legalize it, though. Lawmakers are also trying to finalize laws regarding growing… Read More »
Lawmakers Push to Decriminalize Marijuana in Florida
Just recently Florida lawmakers introduced companion bills in the state Senate and the House of Representatives, House Bill 1403 and Senate Bill 1662, which are aimed at decriminalizing the possession of marijuana in Florida. If passed, this law would stop people from being arrested in Florida for possessing an ounce or less of marijuana…. Read More »