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A conviction for marijuana possession in Florida can affect your auto insurance. Some states automatically suspend your driver’s license for drug convictions, like marijuana possession.
→ Read MoreThe first modern drug court in the country was implemented in Florida in 1989. Since their initial use, these courts have proven to reduce the rate of recidivism and the cost to taxpayers when compared to conventional courts and penalty schemes like prison sentences.
→ Read MoreFlorida voters approved Amendment 2 on November 8, 2016, legalizing the use and possession of marijuana for medical use.
→ Read MoreLike most states, Florida does not explicitly allow medical marijuana despite the efforts by supporters of legalization. Nonetheless, in Jenks v. Florida, the Florida courts recognized using marijuana for medical purposes as a valid necessity defense to marijuana possession charges. This means that if you are a medical user, even though you can still be arrested and charged with possession, you can offer medical necessity as a valid defense against conviction.
→ Read MoreOn November 8, 2016, Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment that will legalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes beyond a previous law that limited such use to low-THC cannabis for limited groups of patients.
→ Read MoreIn Florida, because marijuana penalties increase depending on the amount you possess, it is useful to know exactly how many marijuana cigarettes equal 20 grams (an ounce is 28.35 grams). Typically, 20 grams make about 40 marijuana cigarettes, which are popularly referred to as joints, but this can vary depending on the potency of the joint.
→ Read MoreIf marijuana is found in a car in which you are a passenger, you can be charged with possession of marijuana. However, if the marijuana was not found on you and was not yours, you likely have a good defense against conviction. Conversely, you can also be charged with possession of marijuana if you are the driver of the car and marijuana was found inside the vehicle, even if it was not yours.
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