Monthly Archives: February 2026
Can I Go to Prison for Prescription Pills in Florida?
You didn’t get them from a street corner. You didn’t buy a “bag” or meet someone in a dark parking lot. They’re prescription pills. Maybe pain meds after surgery. Maybe anxiety meds. Maybe something a friend said would “take the edge off.” So the police find them in your car, your bag, your pocket…. Read More »
No Contact Orders and Protective Injunctions: What You Can and Cannot Do After an Assault Arrest
You get arrested on an assault or domestic violence charge in Florida. You bond out. You’re exhausted, confused, and just want to go home, talk it out, and fix things. Then the judge issues one sentence that quietly detonates your “I’ll just handle this myself” plan: “No contact with the alleged victim.” Or worse,… Read More »
Pretrial Intervention (PTI) and Diversion: Who Qualifies and How to Complete It Cleanly
The fastest way to beat a criminal case is to make it disappear. In Florida, that’s what Pretrial Intervention (PTI) and diversion can do. It’s not magic. It’s a statute, a prosecutor’s discretion, and your follow‑through. At Drew Fritsch Law Firm, P.A., we turn first-time mistakes into second chances. Our team navigates Florida’s Pretrial… Read More »
“I Forgot to Scan It” Self-Checkout Cases and Theft Crimes
Self-checkout was built for speed. Prosecutors will tell you theft loves speed. If you’re stopped at the exit and told you “missed” items, you’re suddenly in a retail theft case–with video, data, and store security ready to testify that it wasn’t a mistake. Here’s how these cases really work, what the state must prove,… Read More »