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Understanding Cannabis Laws in Florida

There is a popular push by people in several states to make the use of marijuana legal as a treatment for certain chronic and/or terminal conditions. Not quite as popular, but still present, is a push to legalize it completely for over the counter sale. At present, a few states have passed laws allowing doctors to prescribe for specific conditions and its sale under tight controls. Florida is not on this list. Therefore, before entering the state with pot, one should know the cannabis laws in Florida.

How to Fight a Traffic Ticket

It happens to all of us at one time or another - the dreaded traffic ticket. One minute you could be making great time on your morning commute, and the next minute you see those flashing lights in your rear view mirror indicating the need to pull over. One momentary lapse in judgment shouldn't mean that your driving record be tarnished for years to come; learning how to fight a traffic ticket can ensure that you don't pay a big fine or have to pay more for insurance.

Driving On Legal or Illegal Drugs Can Get Your Arrested

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs a panel for all controlled substances when blood is drawn, said spokeswoman Susie Murphy. "We don't typically test for huffing (inhaled) agents," Murphy said. "We don't test for over-the-counter drugs at all." But that doesn't mean a person can't be charged with DUI for taking over-the-counter medication. "If someone were to ingest enough over-the-counter medicine, they could also be arrested for DUI if it is determined that they are impaired," Montes said. So if you get in a situation you need legal help, please call the Traffic Ticket Team at 954-967-9888 or go to our site, Diamond, Kistner & Diamond, P.A.