Category Archives: Drug Defense
Doctors Illegally Prescribing Medications For Financial Gain: The Case Of Matthew Perry’s Tragic Death
The recent case involving the death of Matthew Perry, the beloved “Friends” star, highlights the dark and often hidden world of doctors illegally and improperly prescribing medications for financial gain. Five individuals, including two doctors and Perry’s personal assistant, have been charged in connection with what prosecutors describe as an “underground criminal network” dedicated… Read More »
Report: Flawed Roadside Drug Tests Result In More Than 30,000 Wrongful Arrest Each Year
According to a report from Reason Magazine, a new study finds that approximately 30,000 people are wrongfully arrested because of flawed roadside drug tests in the United States each year. It is an alarming finding. Within this blog post, our Orlando drug crimes defense attorney highlights the key things to know about the study… Read More »
Challenging Probable Cause In Drug Possession Cases: Insights From Orlando Defense Lawyer
Were you arrested and charged with drug possession? It is a serious criminal matter that can carry stiff penalties—potentially even a lengthy prison sentence. You have the right to defend yourself against a drug possession charge. Challenging probable cause is one of several possible defense strategies. In this article, our Orlando drug possession defense… Read More »
How To Defend A Drug Possession Charge In Central Florida
According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), there are nearly 2 million drug-related arrests by federal, state, and local law enforcement officers nationwide each year. The majority of drug arrests are for unlawful possession of controlled substances. Depending on the amount and the specific drug in questions, a possession charge could… Read More »
Man Arrested For Drug Trafficking For Alleged Attempting Smuggling At Orlando Airport
According to a report from Orlando Weekly, a passenger at the Orlando International Airport—Michael Jayson Scarlett, a 43-year-old man from California—was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle 38 pounds of methamphetamines (meth) and another 4 pounds of marijuana. He is facing a felony criminal charge. In this article, our Orlando drug crimes defense attorney… Read More »
Orlando Man Sentenced To More Than Six Years In Prison For Money Laundering Conspiracy
On October 21st, 2022, the United States Attorneys’ Office for the Middle District of Florida announced that Jason Pagan-Reyes, a 40-year-old man from Orlando, has been sentenced to serve more than six years in prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering. The case involves alleged drug trafficking. It is a federal crime. Within this… Read More »
What Happens If Police Find Drugs In Your Vehicle In Florida?
Drug crimes are among the most common criminal charges. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), approximately 1.5 million drug crimes arrests are made nationwide each year. Drug charges are filed in a wide range of different circumstances. Prosecutors can be aggressive. If you are pulled over and drugs are found in the… Read More »
When Is A Drug Charge A Federal Crime?
Drug offenses are among the most common criminal charges filed in the United States. According to data provided by the non-profit organization Drug Policy Facts, between 1.5 and 2 million people are arrested on drug-related offenses each year. Most drug charges fall under state law—but a person may face a federal drug charge in… Read More »
Post-Adjudicatory Drug Court Is Better Than Prison, but It Is Not Easy or Cheap
What would you give to have a second chance at sobriety and staying on the right side of the law? Would you consent to random searches of your house and car? Would you give up your right to medical privacy? Would you pay for every drug test and counseling appointment out of your own… Read More »
Florida’s Expensive “Drive Baked, Get Busted” Campaign Highlights Issues with Identifying and Prosecuting Drivers Impaired By Marijuana
The state of Florida’s recent efforts to put up “Drive Baked, Get Busted” billboards, posters, and radio and video ads have reportedly cost the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles approximately $3.2 million. However, the campaign also highlights a very important gap in knowledge that the state suffers from when it comes to… Read More »
