Tampa Drug Crimes Updates

Marijuana Memo from Attorney General Attorney General Holder just put out a new policy on marijuana prosecutions. The memo applies to all federal enforcement activity, including civil enforcement and criminal investigations and prosecutions, concerning marijuana in all states. Federal prosecutors use the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) for marijuana enforcement. Florida is not one of those…

Cell Phone Tower Records Cell Phone tower records are in the news again. A court just allowed the Government to obtain “order for the historical cell site records of a particular cell phone owner.” FCC rules require, “the ability to locate phones within 100 meters of 67% of calls and 300 meters for 95% of…

Florida Growhouse Conviction Overturned Florida Grow House Defense Attorney Lawyer just recieved a report from a colleague about a ruling in a federal growhouse case, United States V. Robert Joseph Valerio, No. 12–12235 (June 20, 2013). The Appeal was from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The trial court was…

Marijuana Search Protective Safety Sweep Tampa Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer notes a recent Search and seizure case involving a Residence and a Search Warrant. The Second District Court ruled that the protective sweep of the possession of marijuana defendant’s residence was improper. The court noted no basis for concern that drug evidence might be destroyed…

http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1 Trafficking Smuggling, Trafficking, Smuggling, methamphetamine, Heroin, Marijuana, Cocaine Clip from Discovery Channel takes an inside look at the world of drug smuggling in Extreme Smuggling. Fighting for you or a friend. Law Office of W.F. ”Casey” Ebsary Jr 2102 W Cleveland St Tampa, Florida 33606 (813) 222-2220 Share this: Like this: Like Loading… Related

Marijuana Defense Attorney just read a Federal Appeals Court ruling that threw several roadblocks on the path to legalization. Marijuana continues to be scheduled as a highly dangerous drug under federal law. That means under the United States Code, there are no accepted medical uses. Below is the full text of an appeals court ruling…

Marijuana Grow House Attorney Needed Growhouse Defense Attorney notes a media reports that a grow house was busted in Spring Hill, Hernando County, Florida. TBO.com reports, “Armed with a search warrant, detectives went to 14185 Dorado St. and located 49 marijuana plants . . . . [The Defendant] was diverting power prior to the meter…

Trafficking Prescription Drugs Criminal Defense Attorney / Lawyer notes a recent court decision involving trafficking and possession of drugs and a Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.190(g), motion to suppress the narcotics seized and charges made under Florida Statutes 893.13. The prescription drug bottle with a unreadable label was the subject of a Search and seizure.…

Marijuana and Drug Charge Defense Attorney / Lawyer notes more drug smuggling tunnels have been uncovered beneath a Southwest border. One media report stated that the smuggling tunnels had lighting and ventilation systems. The construction was found near the U.S.-Mexico border. The tunnels are an effort to elude surveillance above ground. This week, the tunnels…

Florida Drug Defense Attorney checked the Court’s opinions on the Constitutionality of Florida’s Drug Statute Chapter 893 today. The Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion today in State v. Adkins, SC11-1978, 2012 WL 2848903 (Fla. July 12, 2012), holding that sec 893.13(1(a), (6)(a), Fla. Stat., is constitutional. http://drug2go.blogspot.com/ . Drug Charge News Fighting for you…