The End of ‘Plain Smell’ Justification: New Cannabis Ruling Alters Probable Cause for DUI-Drug Arrests A recent, transformative decision from the Second District Court of Appeal, Darrielle Ortiz Williams v. State of Florida, has dramatically shifted the legal landscape for
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The Law Office of W.F. "Casey" Ebsary Jr is a legal practice that focuses on criminal defense, particularly in drug-related cases within Florida. The firm provides insights and legal analysis on topics such as DUI-drug arrests, medical marijuana laws and their intersection with firearm rights, prosecutorial discretion in drug cases, and drug trafficking charges under Florida statutes. It also addresses federal drug crime defense, highlighting the serious consequences of such charges. The office offers guidance on navigating complex legal issues related to controlled substances and criminal liability, aiming to inform and assist clients facing drug-related legal challenges.
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Florida Medical Marijuana and Firearm Rights: Legal Risks and Criminal Liability
Florida’s medical marijuana laws provide important protections for qualified patients under Florida Statute § 381.986. However, even lawful patients face potential criminal liability if they unknowingly cross the line into prohibited conduct. Missteps involving firearms, employment, driving, or possession outside…
Top Three Things That Anger Prosecutors in Drug Cases
Prosecutors in drug cases have great discretion when it comes to filing, adding, reducing, or even dismissing criminal charges. This prosecutorial discretion gives prosecutors the ability to negotiate with a vast amount of tools. The negotiated plea offer, therefore, is…
DRUG3912 TRAFFICKING IN ILLEGAL DRUGS 4 TO 14 GRAMS
Trafficking in Illegal Drugs (4 to 14 Grams) – Florida Statute 893.135(1)(c) – Charge Code DRUG3912 Charged with Drug Trafficking in Florida? A conviction for Trafficking in Illegal Drugs (4 to 14 grams) under Florida Statute § 893.135(1)(c) DRUG3912 carries…
Federal Drug Crime Defense Lawyer
Arrested for a Federal Drug Crime? We Can Help. If you’ve been charged under USCA0003 for Manufacture, Distribution, Dispensing, or Possession of a Controlled Substance under 21 U.S.C. § 841, you’re facing serious federal charges. This statute covers a wide…
Trafficking Drugs at Tampa International Airport
Trafficking drugs in today’s complex legal landscape rquires an understanding the nuances of the law. My focus is on providing insightful analysis and understanding of legal matters, particularly those involving controlled substances and evolving legal definitions. The recent case of Pryce…
DRUG2102 POSSESSION OF CANNABIS
DRUG2102: Navigating Cannabis Possession Charges in Hillsborough County, FL (2025) The term “DRUG2102” is a critical identifier for individuals facing cannabis possession charges within the Florida legal system, specifically in Hillsborough County. As the legal landscape around cannabis evolves in…
Fentanyl Charges in Hillsborough County, FL
Facing Fentanyl Charges in Hillsborough County, FL (2025)? Facing Fentanyl charges in Hillsborough County demands immediate legal action from a skilled Florida drug defense attorney. Whether accused of Fentanyl possession or the much more severe charge of Fentanyl trafficking, the…
DRUG1904 TRAFFICKING IN COCAINE 28 TO 200 GRAMS
Facing DRUG1904 Trafficking in Cocaine Charges (28-200g) in Hillsborough County? You Need an Experienced Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney Immediately. The term DRUG1904 is a specific code likely used by law enforcement and the court system in Hillsborough County, Florida, to…
DRUG1300 POSSESSION OF COCAINE WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DISTRIBUTE
Facing DRUG1300 Charges in Hillsborough County? Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell Defense (Updated for 2025) An arrest for Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell or Distribute in Florida, often logged under the code DRUG1300 in Hillsborough County…