Monthly Archives: January 2026
The Changing Legal Status of Marijuana in Florida
Marijuana is a lightning rod in Florida and elsewhere. To many people, marijuana is a safe alternative to addictive pain pills and the resulting overdoses that kill tens of thousands of Americans every year. To many others, marijuana is a mind-altering drug and the first step on the road to more serious drug use… Read More »
Breaking Down Assault and Battery Charges in Federal Court
Basic assault and battery is a federal offense if the incident allegedly occurred on federal property, the alleged victim was a federal officer or employee, or the defendant’s conduct allegedly violated a specific federal law. The federal property provision is the most common one. The list includes military bases, national parks, federal courthouses, post… Read More »
DUI Drugs in Florida: What You Should Know
Almost all DUI cases in Florida involve alcohol intoxication. However, state law also makes it illegal to operate a vehicle while impaired by any controlled substance or chemical substance, including prescription medications and illicit drugs. Marijuana may be the most common driver impairment substance. Prescription painkillers and over-the-counter medicines, such as NyQuill, are near… Read More »
Plea Bargains in Juvenile Cases
For many years, trials resolved most juvenile cases. But the trial system began fading away around 1900. About that time, courts began accepting plea bargain agreements. Sometimes, judges directly control these agreements. Usually, however, judicial control is indirect, at best. More on that below. Today, plea bargains are a central feature of modern criminal… Read More »
