A Qualified Patient. A Qualified Patient is defined as a Florida resident who: (i) has been diagnosed with a Debilitating Medical Condition; (ii) has a Physician Certification; and (iii) has a valid qualifying Patient Identification Card issued by the Florida Department of Health.[1] [1] § 381.986, Fla. Stat.
Yes. Article X, Section 29 of the Florida Constitution and Section 381.986, Florida Statutes permits and regulates the use of medical marijuana. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under both Florida and Federal law. Federal Law still prohibits the use of marijuana even when used medically.
You (or your parents if you are a dependent) may be eligible for a tax credit for certain higher education-related expenses. The IRS website provides information and an interactive tool to help you determine eligibility at: https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/am-i-eligible-to-claim-an-education-credit.
Maybe, but it depends on the facts surrounding the DUI arrest. Section 316.1933, Florida Statutes, requires a person to submit to a blood test where an officer has probable cause (enough evidence to make a reasonable person believe a crime has been committed) to believe that a motor vehicle driven by someone, who is under the…
Identity theft occurs when someone steals your sensitive personal information, such as your name and social security number and uses this information to commit fraud. This may include opening a credit card or filing tax returns in your name. Identity theft can inflict long lasting damage to your credit status because the thief is not…
First, protect your sensitive personal information as much as possible. Also, regularly obtain your credit report and check it for any accounts you did not open. You can obtain your free credit report every twelve months at: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/. You can also purchase credit monitoring or “freeze” your credit through various services but make sure you…