Category: Drug Offenses

Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. This is going to be a shocker but Florida legalized medical marijuana back in the early 1990s by a court decision that no one has heard of. This particular court decision involved a couple who had severe life-threatening illnesses, they were unable to eat, their doctor had prescribed numerous medications for them and unfortunately, nothing seem to work and the physician was afraid they would… Read More

The drug laws in Florida can become incredibly confusing for individuals who are not lawyers. If you were arrested by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Department for a drug-related offense, it is important to educate yourself on both the types of crimes and their accompanying penalties in order to fully prepare to defend yourself. Stephen G. Cobb, a Board Certified Specialist in Florida criminal law, explains the differences between the multitudes of drug offenses that are criminalized in the state of Florida. Possession Possession occurs when you have illegal drugs either in your physical or constructive possession. Physical possession is when… Read More