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What Is the Penalty for Growing One Marijuana Plant in Florida?

By Haber Blank, LLP |

For those who enjoy the recreational use of marijuana, growing a marijuana plant might seem like a thrilling prospect. Even though a single plant cannot provide much marijuana, it might seem like an interesting decoration – just like any other houseplant. Perhaps you’re interested in learning about the life cycle of the marijuana plant,… Read More »

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Fighting Charges Related to “Narco-Subs” in Fort Lauderdale

By Haber Blank, LLP |

Drug traffickers in Florida use various strategies to circumvent border controls, and one particularly advanced method involves the use of “Narco-Subs.” These are literal submarines that travel under the surface of the water – often packed with cocaine and other substances. Authorities are constantly catching these submarines off the coast of Florida, but many… Read More »

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New Drug Detector Unveiled in Florida: Can It Provide Reliable Evidence?

By Haber Blank, LLP |

A new “drug radar gun” has been unveiled in Florida, and police say that it can detect controlled substances from a distance. Law enforcement departments in Fort Lauderdale may soon adopt this technology, and defendants could find themselves facing charges without ever being searched. Are these radar guns even reliable? Can they provide admissible… Read More »

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Caught Selling Fake Drugs: Will I Face Any Consequences in Fort Lauderdale?

By Haber Blank, LLP |

At first glance, selling fake drugs in Fort Lauderdale might seem like the perfect crime. You might assume that you can sell baking powder to unsuspecting users, claiming that it is really cocaine. Or perhaps you’ll gather up some oregano and sell it as marijuana. If you get caught, you may think that the… Read More »

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Cutting Cocaine in Fort Lauderdale: Can It Lead to Lesser Sentences?

By Haber Blank, LLP |

According to InSight Crime, the purity of cocaine in the United States is “continuously decreasing.” This lack of purity is something that many recreational users and low-level dealers have come to accept, and it is virtually unheard of for these individuals to come across 100% pure cocaine in Fort Lauderdale. This is of course… Read More »

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Possession of a Digital Scale: Can It Be Used as Evidence in a Florida Trafficking Case?

By Haber Blank, LLP |

There are many reasons why someone might want to carry a digital scale. Some coffee enthusiasts use scales to measure out the perfect amount of coffee for a consistent brewing experience. Chefs and culinary professionals might also want to take digital scales to work in order to accurately measure out ingredients. Of course, drug… Read More »

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What Is the Highest Possible Sentence for Marijuana in Florida?

By Haber Blank, LLP |

While public perception of marijuana in Florida is shifting, serious penalties are still possible for anyone caught with this prohibited substance. In fact, the most serious penalties may shock many Florida residents, especially those who assume that criminal courts in the Sunshine State view this drug with a degree of leniency. What is the… Read More »

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What Happens if You Sell Xanax in Florida?

By Haber Blank, LLP |

According to the Addictions Center, Xanax is one of the most popular drugs in the United States – with more prescriptions than any other psychiatric drug. Prescription rates continue to climb, and they have been increasing since 2008. Although it is possible to obtain Xanax through a legal medical prescription, many Florida residents also… Read More »

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