For years, Florida courts operated under the “plain smell doctrine,” which permitted law enforcement officers to initiate searches based solely on the detection of marijuana odor. However, with the federal and state legalization of hemp and medical cannabis, the legal landscape has shifted. Hemp and marijuana often produce similar smells, complicating the once-straightforward correlation between…
Florida Medical Marijuana Laws are Confusing: What Residents Need to Know As state legal codes become increasingly complicated, it can be difficult for citizens to keep track of current and upcoming changes to the laws they are expected to live by, even those that may affect their lives. Even worse, is the barrage of news and opinion pieces that surround…
Florida passed Amendment 2, which is also known as Florida’s Medical Marijuana Initiative, on November 8, 2016. It passed with 71% of voters approving the bill. However, implementing the law has been a time-consuming process. Today, the legislature is still altering many aspects of the new law, including how the marijuana will be dispensed and grown. As a…
Florida Marijuana Laws: What to Know to Keep Your Summer Fun Florida has long been a mecca for those looking for the benefits of a mild climate, beautiful beaches, and clear blue water. According to recent statistics, Florida had more than 140 million visitors in 2023, continuing its position as a top global travel destination. Because many of these…
Charged with a Crime? An Overview of Florida Law on Offer for Prostitution and Sale of Narcotic Offenses Knowledge is always the best defense, especially when a Florida resident or visitor is accused of a serious crime or offense, such as an offer for prostitution or the sale of narcotics. With criminal defense attorney Jacksonville FL…