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
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
In most juvenile cases in Jacksonville FL, the child is charged as a minor and not as an adult. The child or teenager goes through the Jacksonville juvenile criminal court system instead of adult misdemeanor or felony court. This does … Continue reading
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
As the law stands, you cannot possess marijuana in Jacksonville. Even if medical marijuana would help you with a medical condition, it is still illegal to possess marijuana in Florida. Amendment 2 could have changed the law if it were approved, … Continue reading
When you think of attorneys, you think of two people debating over an issue. That is what litigators do. They argue for their clients about a certain issue, and the judge makes a decision based on the arguments and evidence … Continue reading
Possession of marijuana in Jacksonville is a crime. Even if you use marijuana as medical treatment, it is still illegal under Florida’s drug laws. This could all change in the upcoming election. A poll conducted by the University of … Continue reading
Possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana is a misdemeanor in Florida. If you are caught with a small amount of marijuana, you may be arrested or issued a criminal citation for possession of cannabis. As Jacksonville criminal attorney, … Continue reading
Unless you have been living in a cave, you know that medical marijuana could become legal in Florida. This does not mean that it is going to be legal to outright possess marijuana. It will still be a crime to … Continue reading
As a Jacksonville criminal attorney, I have had many Florida drug cases. Jacksonville possession of marijuana cases are not uncommon in this area. I have represented teenagers in Jacksonville juvenile criminal court and adults in county and circuit court. When … Continue reading