Cocaine is a Schedule II controlled substance in Florida, which means lawmakers in the Sunshine State have determined that the drug has some medical value but is highly addictive. Florida became synonymous with cocaine trafficking in the 1980s when criminals like...
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Month: August 2023
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What is a pump-and-dump scheme?
Many Florida residents are involved in stock trading, and the laws regarding trading securities can be complex. If you're going to be engaged in stock trading, it's important to have a clear understanding of what is and isn't legal. Pump-and-dump schemes fall under...
Judges’ roles in plea agreements in Florida
Contrary to popular belief, most criminal cases in Florida don't end up in the courtroom; they're often resolved via plea agreements. Plea bargains are an agreement between the offender and the prosecution on the terms of the conviction - without any involvement from...