Being charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs is an extremely serious Federal crime, and in almost all cases mandatory minimum sentences will apply. These minimum sentences mean that convictions can have major and long-term impacts on your life,...
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Reported overdose deaths in Florida involving opioids are on the rise. Nearly 10% of deaths involved synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Because of the highly addictive and deadly nature of these drugs, the ...
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Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI Defense, General Criminal Defense, State Criminal Defense, Theft Defense, Uncategorized
Yes, the holidays are intended for peace, joy, and goodwill to others. Unfortunately, not everyone spends the season this way. Every year, there is a notable spike in criminal activity directly related to the holiday season - most often tr...
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Have you or someone you know been arrested for drug possession charges? These carry significant penalties which is why you should contact a qualified criminal defense attorney immediately. Tampa defense attorney Ben Stechschulte will quest...
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Photo Credit: Sunset Music Festival Sunset Music Festival here! People from across Tampa Bay will be at Raymond James Stadium to see some of the best EDM acts in the world. The lineup includes acts like Skrillex and Zedd. Stechschulte Nell Law fi...
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The opioid epidemic is damaging lives across the country, with 27 million Americans stating that they have misused illegal drugs or opioid-based prescription pain killers in 2016. States have been cracking down on physicians who over-prescr...
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The United States is in the midst of an opioid epidemic, with 78 people dying from an opioid-related overdose every day. In 2015, over 33,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose. This crisis is the collateral consequence of pharmaceu...
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Tampa has changed its laws as they relate to marijuana possession. Now, due to a new city ordinance that went into effect on April 1, 2016, the possession of marijuana (up to 20 grams) is considered a civil infraction as opposed to a first-degree ...
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There are many challenges and strategies a defense attorney can employ when representing a client charged with drug trafficking on either state or federal levels. Many defenses challenge whether the search was conducted legally or law enforcement a...
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In 2013, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) placed several versions of synthetic marijuana, including the commonly used XLR 11, on the schedule of controlled substances, making it illegal to manufacture, sell, and use this drug ou...
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