Most routine toxicology tests for THC look for Delta-9, Carboxy and Hydroxy.
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The Details on Delta-8-THC
Florida recently legalized edible medical marijuana, a huge step for the state and its qualified residents. Continue reading my blog to learn about this significant legislation.
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FL Enters the "Stoned Age" With New Edible Marijuana Laws
A Record Sealing can help clear the way for new opportunities.
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Technological advances in vehicles could result in fewer DUI-related accidents, which is why Florida U.S. Senator Rick Scott proposed the RIDE Act. Read for more.
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Will DUI Safety Technology be Mandatory on New Cars?
Counties across South Florida are administering legal consequences for people who don’t wear a mask in public areas. Read my blog to learn more!
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Can I Be Fined for Not Wearing a Mask in South Florida?
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DUI suspects go to jail for certain periods of time depending on factors such as the nature of their charges, county court schedule and the state they reside in altogether. To learn more about how long you may spend in jail after a DUI arrest, read my blog!
https://www.duilawdefense.com/dui-help/2020/october/key-takeaways-from-a-pitkin-county-jail-incident/
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Key Takeaways from a Pitkin County Jail Incident
At least 2,000 law enforcement agencies in all 50 states now have tools to get into locked, encrypted phones and extract their data, according to a new report. https://nyti.ms/2TB2Hu5
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The Police Can Probably Break Into Your Phone
Law enforcement is tapping the tech for low-level crimes like shoplifting, because there are no limits. But the tool often makes errors. https://cnet.co/37TIpnS
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Police are using facial recognition tech to fight petty crimes like shoplifting. Critics say the cost to civil liberties is too high
This program is a long time coming and may help first-time offenders. Call us to see if you qualify.
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BUI DIVERSION PROGRAM HITS THE WATER IN MIAMI
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, remember you have important rights, including the right to remain silent, the right to have an attorney present at questioning, and the right to be free from unreasonable searches. #CriminalLaw
Over the past two decades, the law on juvenile sentencing has changed significantly. The Supreme Court — primed by research that shows the brains of juveniles are not fully developed, and that they are likely to lack impulse control — has issued a half dozen opinions holding that juveniles are less culpable than adults for their acts. And the court has also ruled that some of the harshest punishments for acts committed by children are unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment. https://n.pr/3lruM2q
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Supreme Court Examines When Juveniles May Be Sentenced to Life Without Parole
A growing number of police departments are using facial recognition technology, but many view it as flawed technology that has the potential to cause serious harm. https://cbsn.ws/39sOJ6J
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Wrongful arrest exposes racial bias in facial recognition technology
For the first time, the US Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments surrounding a 34-year-old law on computer hacking -- examining how the terms of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act mean everyday activities like browsing Instagram on a work computer could be interpreted as a federal crime. https://cnet.co/3oy4ihN
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Supreme Court hears case on hacking law and its limits
As the use of geofence warrants has grown, so have controversies surrounding them. Defense attorneys argue they’re unconstitutional, and prosecutors say their use is a valid and valuable crime-solving technique. https://bit.ly/3gDr5WV
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Law enforcement is using location tracking on mobile devices to identify suspects, but is it unconstitutional?
In prisons around the country, COVID-19 outbreaks have followed transfers of prisoners or prison workers. Many state prison systems had reduced or limited the number of prisoners they moved due to the pandemic, but some lifted those restrictions by September, worrying families of prisoners and correctional officers who work in the prisons. https://bit.ly/3nFV5UC
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COVID-19 spikes follow in prisons after inmate transfers
Police agencies from Hawaii to New York have used drones for years, but mostly in simple, manually flown ways. But the latest drone technology is raising civil liberties concerns, especially as drones gain the power to track vehicles and people automatically. https://nyti.ms/38oMjnv
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Police Drones Are Starting to Think for Themselves
Is Federal Marijuana Reform a Possibility?
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Bipartisan Support for Cannabis on the Rise
Penalties for drug offenses vary - from prison time to no conviction at all. The punishment a defendant receives can depend on many factors, including the charge, the drug in question, and the quantity of drugs. A strong defense from an experienced criminal attorney can help you protect your rights and mitigate the severity of drug penalties. In Florida, drugs are considered to be the direct cause of most crimes. If you have been charged with a drug crime in the State of Florida, you should be aware that conviction could lead to serious penalties. Some drug crimes can even be prosecuted at the federal level, and in recent years, penalties have become more severe. It is imperative that you move quickly to retain an experienced Miami drug crime lawyer who can help you fight the charges you face and protect your freedom and your reputation. Many drug offenses have collateral consequences beyond court sanctions.
Drug testing may have taken a back-seat to Covid-19 testing, but it still looms large if you're on probation. Learn More.
The pandemic has pushed the criminal justice system to re-imagine itself a bit, delivering cutting-edge changes that have been lifelines for incarcerated people craving contact with their families. But families of prisoners fear corrections officials will use the technology to replace in-person interactions even after the pandemic ends. https://nbcnews.to/2NqPNPD. At the start of the pandemic, I authored a blog about compassionate release to save at-risk inmates and reduce jail populations. Read more here: https://www.duilawdefense.com/blog/2020/april/compassionate-release-during-covid-19/
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Zoom funerals, outdoor classes: Jails are evolving amid Covid, but what happens afterward?
While legal to possess and use in California and if medically prescribed in Florida, it's not legal to drive under the influence of THC. Though establishing THC influence is difficult and often based on junk science.
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Paradise woman arrested and charged with a DUI for marijuana-infused edibles
Even though use of a medication prescribed to you is not illegal, you could be arrested for driving under the influence of that medication if it is alleged that the drug affected your ability to safely operate your vehicle
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Study: Nearly Half of Medical Cannabis Users Cease Using Opioids for Pain After Twelve Months
Bail is available in most cases, unless a judge believes you are a flight risk or a danger to others. If you cannot afford yours, you can turn to a bail bond agency for help. Read our full blog to learn more about bail bonds.
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How Bail Bonds Work
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Marijuana DUI Arrests Up 48% In Last Year Across Colorado
The Fifth Amendment’s double jeopardy clause prevents defendants from being put on trial more than once for the same offense. A key exception is that separate sovereigns can prosecute defendants for the same criminal acts. For example, if a person commits a single act that violates both federal and state laws, they could face trial in both federal and state courts. #CriminalLaw
Typically, when you serve a period of supervised release, you must meet with your parole officer periodically, and abide by the conditions of your release. If you do not, your parole could be revoked, which means you would return to prison. With Covid-19 surging in prison populations, judges have been receptive to compassionate release, returning prisoners to supervision earlier than guidelines dictate. Read more: https://www.duilawdefense.com/blog/2020/april/compassionate-release-during-covid-19/
Less traffic congestion makes open roads speedways.
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Speeding Through the Pandemic
Florida drivers received fewer tickets in 2020 as they heeded shelter-in-place orders. However, while there were fewer tickets overall, there was a greater number of speeding citations issued. Learn more here.
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Speeding Through the Pandemic
Trick in Trouble Again. Buys way out of DUI charge.
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Rapper Trick Daddy earns a felony conviction in Miami
I defend my client's interests because I deeply care what happens to them.
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Before a criminal case goes to trial, the prosecutor and the defense have the opportunity to make pretrial motions. These motions can affect many issues at trial, from what evidence can be introduced to which charges will be tried. An experienced attorney can suggest which motions could be useful to your case and file them on your behalf.
Police forces across the U.S. made more than 20,000 requests last year for footage captured by Ring’s “video doorbells” and other home-security cameras, underscoring how the rapid growth of inexpensive home surveillance technology has given American law enforcement an unprecedented ability to monitor neighborhood life. https://wapo.st/38pRIeT
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Home-security cameras have become a fruitful resource for law enforcement — and a fatal risk
DUI and hit and run crimes can both impact your freedom, but is one charge more serious than the other? Learn about these crimes by reading my blog!
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Forty-nine states and territories have hate crime laws -- but they vary. To label something a hate crime is, in many states, to add weight to sentencing. #CriminalLaw https://cnn.it/3vIwJy4
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49 states and territories have hate crime laws -- but they vary
The Department of Justice told the U.S. Supreme Court that it thinks low-level crack cocaine offenders should be among the beneficiaries of a federal law that reduced certain prison sentences. #CriminalLaw https://reut.rs/3vLbnQn
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Biden reverses course in U.S. Supreme Court drug sentencing case
