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Types of Drug Crime Charges in Florida
There are several different types of drug crime charges, with varying levels of severity and punishments among them. The most common types of drug charges are: Distribution and trafficking. These two types of charges are similar in that they involve moving certain quantities of drugs. Distribution charges involve a person delivering, selling or otherwise… Read More »
Court Green Lights Man’s Allegations of Excessive Force in Drug Arrest
A federal appeals court ruled in September that an individual arrested connection with a drug bust has the right to pursue allegations that the arresting officers used excessive force against him. The arrest happened in 2008 when two local law enforcement agencies set up a sting operation to arrest drug dealers in Orlando. According… Read More »