Archive for 'Drug Crimes' Category
Nov 22, 2022

There are many potential benefits to hiring a lawyer for drug trafficking cases. The lawyers at The law firm of Lavalle, Brown & Ronan can provide valuable guidance and support throughout the legal process, helping to ensure that your rights are protected and that you have the best possible chance of success. We are familiar […]

Dec 14, 2016

On November 8th, voters in Florida legalized medical marijuana by approving Amendment 2, meaning that anyone who has a prescription may legally purchase and use marijuana under some circumstances. However, it is important to note that the state of Florida will first need to create some rules concerning how the state will regulate the substance, […]

Mar 23, 2016

When most people think of drug crimes, they likely first think of offenses involving cocaine, heroin, crack, or methamphetamine. However, these are not the only types of drugs that can lead to arrest, serious criminal charges, and felony convictions. Prescription drugs can also lead to criminal cases when they are unlawfully possessed, sold, or even […]

Nov 24, 2015

When most individuals think of driving under the influence (DUI), they tend to think of drunk driving. While most DUI cases do involve alcohol, a driver can face equally serious penalties if they are suspected of driving under the influence of marijuana. With the attitude toward marijuana relaxing in many states and even legalization in […]

Nov 11, 2015

Table of Contents Medical Conditions Can Be Mistaken as DUI DUI Arrest Due to Unknown Brain Tumor Diabetes Could Cause Symptoms Similar to Intoxication Discuss Your DUI Case with a Boca Raton Criminal Defense Attorney Today Resources and References When a law enforcement officer arrests a driver on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), […]

Jun 10, 2015

Traffic stops are the most common form of interaction that the public has with law enforcement. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, these types of interactions accounted for 44 percent of all face-to-face contact that citizens had with police. While the vast majority of traffic stops result in a verbal warning or perhaps a […]

May 20, 2015

A new drug has made quite the entrance on the Florida scene, causing a large number of bizarre events and attracting the attention of law enforcement officers and prosecutors in South Florida. The drug, known as flakka, is described by the National Institute of Drug Abuse as a dangerous synthetic formula called alpha-PVP, short for […]

Apr 10, 2015

A teen from Fort Lauderdale finds himself facing several criminal charges issued by prosecutors in Palm Beach County following an altercation with law enforcement officers late last month. Police officers were reportedly investigating a tip that a man was doing drugs near the Sandalfoot Square shopping center when they smelled the odor of marijuana and […]

Sep 23, 2014

Laws regarding marijuana possession have become increasingly relaxed in numerous states. For example, 23 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for approved medical purposes. Additionally, 18 states have passed measures decriminalizing certain instances of marijuana possession. Decriminalization generally means that a first-time offense for possession of a small amount meant for personal […]