Drug Charges

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug charges on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. If you’re caught selling or using drugs, you’re in a precarious position. You need to make sure you defend yourself from the moment you’re accused. Florida has special laws regarding drug distribution. First of all, Florida laws prohibit drug trafficking. Many offenses are … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug charges on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Florida police say that a traffic stop led to an arrest and serious criminal allegations for Jabar Gaffney, the former professional wide receiver. He posted a $7,000 bond for the slew of drug charges filed against him shortly after being taken into custody. Among the … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug charges on Thursday, January 21, 2016. If you are convicted of a drug offense, you very well may be sentenced to jail time, probation or both. While probation may seem to be much more preferable than jail time, it is still something that needs to be taken seriously. Too … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug charges on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. In previous posts, we’ve discussed how it’s extremely important for Florida residents not to underestimate the severity of certain marijuana-related charges. In particular, we’ve discussed this in the context of possession for personal use, one of the more commonly charged drug crimes here in … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug charges on Thursday, December 3, 2015. In Florida and practically every other state, there are continual concerns about the overcrowding of prisons. At the center of the debate is whether convictions for drug-related crimes are to blame. Statistics demonstrate that convicted drug offenders do not make up a majority … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug charges on Monday, November 30, 2015. Broward County is a popular vacation spot for visitors. Nevertheless, its recent media attention is one that local residents would like to see disappear. Broward County is the nation’s leading location for drug cases involving the synthetic drug, flakka. However, a recent cooperative … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug charges on Thursday, October 29, 2015. In recognition of the need to combat the altogether staggering number of fatalities here in Florida attributable to heroin and prescription opiate overdoses, state lawmakers took the bold step of passing the Emergency Treatment and Recovery Act. The measure, signed into law by … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug charges on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. In a previous post, we discussed how the U.S. Controlled Substances Act classifies drugs and other chemicals into five separate classes based on 1) their accepted medical use, and 2) their potential for dependency or abuse. To recap, those drugs classified as Schedule … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug charges on Thursday, September 10, 2015. Many people may not know the “schedule” system for controlled substances. In fact, many people may not know what a controlled substance is. To the latter, the answer is very simple: it is any illicit drug that will have a negative impact on … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug charges on Friday, October 28, 2016. We recently discussed how a new synthetic opioid is illegal in Florida. That is only one of the many illegal substances that can lead to criminal charges in this state. For people who are facing drug charges of any sort, learning about their … Read more