Florida Criminal Defense Blog

Miami, the city known as the hub of cocaine trafficking in its heyday is now leading the way in the waning cocaine trend, according to the Miami Herald. Though the reasons for this drop in cocaine presence are multiple, including the bleak economic system, it seems the drug is being replaced with cheaper and easier to obtain substances. [Read more...]

The prescription drug tracking system which passed the legislature in 2009 is finally up and running as of midnight Thursday night. After issues with funding and an effort by Governor Scott to kill the program, Florida has become the 36^th state to create such a system in the battle against prescription drug abuse. [Read more...]

In a move that stands to potentially flood the Florida courts with a multitude of appeals, U.S. District Judge Mary Scriven ruled the statewide Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act to be unconstitutional, eliminating its impact altogether. [Read more...]

Florida was the number one state in the country for seized marijuana grown houses last year. Not really the kind of achievement worth bragging about, but definitely something to take notice of. High demand for potent pot has opened up a lucrative business opportunity for some, who find themselves turning their homes or other properties into small marijuana factories. [Read more...]

Legislation drafted to assist Florida in combating the illegal prescription drug trade passed the state Legislature with overwhelming approval this week. And though Governor Rick Scott expressed uncertainty over some elements of the bill early on, he’s expected to sign off on it when it crosses his desk. [Read more...]

Some lawmakers are looking to remove mandatory minimum sentences for drug users and allow judges to get back to the business of sentencing. And while the proposition has support on both sides, the Governor is adamant that changing sentencing laws is not the right solution. [Read more...]