Drug Crimes

Florida Marijuana Possession Laws in 2025: What You Need to Know

Despite growing national trends toward legalization, possession of marijuana under Florida law in 2025 remains a criminal offense in most situations. While Florida allows medical marijuana for qualified patients, recreational use is still illegal—and being caught with even a small amount can lead to criminal charges, fines, and long-term consequences. Here’s what you need to […]

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Can Drug Possession Lead to Lost Driving Privileges?

A serious side effect of a Florida drug possession conviction is the mandatory one-year suspension of the person’s driver’s license that results. The penalty applies to any drug possession — even one not involving a vehicle, such as a marijuana arrest outside a bar. In some cases, sentencing judges may allow a restricted license for

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Can You Be Prosecuted for Possessing a Drug Without a Prescription?

If you are carrying a prescription drug outside the original packaging and without the paper prescription, you could be arrested for possessing a controlled substance without a prescription — even if a doctor actually prescribed it to you. Although carrying a prescribed drug that isn’t in its original packaging is legal under Florida law, some

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Do You Risk Losing Financial Aid After a Marijuana Arrest?

Laws about marijuana possession are changing rapidly. States across the country are moving to legalize medical and, in some cases, recreational uses of the drug. But in Florida, state law still prohibits possession, except for medical use, and imposes some surprisingly stiff penalties. Even for possession of 20 grams or less, a conviction may result

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