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On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug trafficking on Friday, July 27, 2018. A drug trafficking charge is far more serious than a basic possession charge, simply because the nation’s drug laws can be draconian. They impose long, mandatory jail sentences on anyone who is convicted — no matter what the circumstances. Defense strategies are extremely … Read more
On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug trafficking on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Being arrested on a drug possession charge is bad enough — but it’s infinitely worse if you’re charged with the intent to distribute those drugs. What’s the difference? Frankly, it’s often a matter of circumstances. The prosecution can’t read your mind, so the … Read more
On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug trafficking on Thursday, January 25, 2018. An officer may not pull you over without probable cause. Once he or she has a reason to stop your vehicle, then he or she may not enter your vehicle or search it without a warrant or probable cause again. Just stopping you … Read more
On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug trafficking on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. In every state, it’s illegal to transport illicit drugs. However, every state is different when it comes to the drugs that are illegal as well as how those who transport drugs are penalized. Florida has its own specific laws and regulations that you … Read more
On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug trafficking on Friday, September 29, 2017. To arrest you, search your home or vehicle or to take away your property, the police must have probable cause. Probable cause means that the police must have an adequate reason to perform an action. If they do not, then you could have … Read more
On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug trafficking on Friday, August 11, 2017. A growing opioid epidemic has authorities and the government concerned across the United States. Opiates, which are generally used as pain killers, were easy to access in the past. That made them more likely to be used illicitly, even though they were controlled … Read more
On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug trafficking on Friday, July 14, 2017. This piece of news is something different that not many can say they’ve heard before. A report stated that police found cocaine stuffed inside a Cookie Monster doll. While it’s common to find drugs stashed in a number of different items, this item … Read more
On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug trafficking on Thursday, January 26, 2017. Many times, drug trafficking takes place across state lines. When that occurs, both states may have an interest in pursuing charges against the individuals defrauding the system and transporting illegal drugs. In this case, the people accused of transporting drugs were stopped and … Read more
On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug trafficking on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Between the beginning of September and October of 2016, the Border Patrol and the United States Coast Guard discovered approximately 400 pounds of marijuana floating in the water near Eastern Florida and the Florida Keys. Although there have been several hurricanes and major … Read more
On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in drug trafficking on Thursday, June 23, 2016. For decades southern Florida has been a gateway to the U.S. for the drug trade from South America and Latin America. The methods for moving substances further inland have always been varied, but a new option has come to the marketplace. The use … Read more