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Articles Posted in Medical Marijuana

Florida Court Reverses Cannabis Trafficking Conviction After Hemp Legalization Challenges Proof Standards
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

April 26, 2025

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On March 26, 2025, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal issued a pivotal decision in Pryce M. Campbell, III v. State of Florida (2D2023-0651), overturning a major cannabis trafficking conviction from Hillsborough County. This ruling highlights the powerful impact of hemp legalization—and how a defendant’s own testimony can change the course of a criminal case…

Can I Get a DUI While Driving High on Medical Marijuana?
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

February 26, 2025

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Many people assume that because medical marijuana is legal in Florida, they cannot be charged with a DUI while driving after using it. However, Florida Statute, 316.193 makes it illegal to operate a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, a controlled substance, or a chemical substance that affects normal faculties. Medical Marijuana and DUI in Florida…

Tampa Attorney for Florida Medical Marijuana and Paraphernalia Transportation Laws
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

February 23, 2025

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As Florida continues to refine its medical marijuana laws, patients in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, and Pasco County must understand the nuances of paraphernalia possession and transportation. At The Brancato Law Firm, P.A., we clarify the legal requirements surrounding marijuana smoking devices, other paraphernalia, and the transportation of medical cannabis under Florida Statute §…

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