Category Archives: possession of a controlled substance

Florida Constructive Possession Laws For Joint Property

Posted on December 22, 2014 by

When it comes to drug possession or firearm possession charges, there are two ways to possess the item. Possession may be actual or constructive in Florida. For instance, you may be convicted of possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana in Jacksonville if … Continue reading →

Posted in Drug Crimes, Drug Trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, Selling Drugs

Knowledge Required For Florida Possession of a Controlled Substance

Posted on November 18, 2014 by

What is the law for possession of a controlled substance in Florida? The law that prohibits possession of marijuana, cocaine, and other controlled substances and illegal drugs is Florida Statute Section 893.13. When you are charged with possession of marijuana … Continue reading →

Posted in Drug Crimes, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, Possession of marijuana

Jacksonville Juveniles Find Drugs on Instagram

Posted on November 7, 2014 by

As a juvenile criminal lawyer in Jacksonville, I have defended children and teenagers arrested for a variety of Florida drug charges.  In some cases, the children were caught in possession of marijuana in Jacksonville. Some of them were not guilty … Continue reading →

Posted in Drug Crimes, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, Possession of marijuana, Selling Drugs

Atlantic Beach FL Police Chief Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance

Posted on October 1, 2014 by

Approximately one week ago, the Atlantic Beach police chief, Mike Classey, resigned due to a criminal investigation.  Classey was arrested yesterday in connection with this investigation.  He was taken to the Duval County jail on “18 counts of possession of … Continue reading →

Posted in Drug Crimes, Drug Trafficking, possession of a controlled substance

Traffic Stop Results in Felony Arrest in Jacksonville FL

Posted on June 30, 2014 by

A high-speed car chase spanning over two Northeast Florida counties led to the arrest of a teenager.  Joseph Jacob Macquarrie is facing charges for what started off as a traffic stop.  He will be facing charges as an adult and … Continue reading →

Posted in Aggravated Assault, Arrest, Assault, Driver's License, Driving Offenses, Drug Crimes, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, Reckless Driving, Resisting an Officer, Traffic Citations

Why Is My Florida Drivers License Suspended for a Drug Charge?

Posted on April 17, 2014 by

If you were convicted of a drug crime in Jacksonville, beware that your Florida drivers license may be suspended.  There is a law that mandates a Florida drivers license suspension if you have been adjudicated guilty of a listed drug … Continue reading →

Posted in Driver's License, Driving on a Suspened or Revoked License, Drug Crimes, Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO), possession of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, Possession of marijuana

Jacksonville FL Drug Charges Pending for Operation Deja-Vu

Posted on March 25, 2014 by

Florida drug charges range from misdemeanor charges to felony offenses.  For instance, a Jacksonville possession of paraphernalia arrest is a misdemeanor arrest. Jacksonville possession of cannabis can be a felony or misdemeanor depending on the amount of marijuana involved.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrest, Drug Crimes, Drug Trafficking, Gun Crimes, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, Selling Drugs

Florida Drug Charge and Speeding Ticket for Topless Driver

Posted on January 2, 2014 by

Most of us have received Jacksonville traffic tickets or speeding tickets in the past.  It is not unusual to receive a traffic violation citation in Duval County.  A speeding ticket does not make front page news often, but one woman … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrest, Drug Crimes, Drug Trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, Possession of marijuana, Traffic Citations

Lawyer for Jacksonville Juvenile Criminal Arrests

Posted on October 23, 2013 by

I love being a juvenile defense lawyer in Jacksonville FL.  It is rewarding to represent children and teenagers in the city in which you live.  The majority of these children are middle school or high school students.  They attend our … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrest, Driver's License, Drug Crimes, Grand Theft, Petit Theft (Petty Theft), possession of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, Theft

Julington Road Drug and DUI Arrest After Car Crash in Jacksonville FL

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

A Jacksonville driving under the influence case may occur with or without an accident.  If a person is charged with DUI in Jacksonville, it could have been because the person’s car was stopped.  The police officer must have grounds to … Continue reading →

Posted in Driver's License, Driving Offenses, Drug Crimes, DUI with Serious Bodily Injury, Florida Speeding Tickets, Jacksonville Driving Under the Influence - DUI - DWI, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, Traffic Citations