Accusing someone of domestic violence is very serious. It can change the course of their life, especially if they have children. This is nothing that anyone should do lightly. However, it is true that some people will make false allegations of domestic violence...
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Can the police arrest someone over drugs that aren’t theirs?
If a police officer finds mind-altering substances during a search, the people present are often quick to claim that they had no idea those items were there. The officers often arrest someone anyway and may push for their prosecution for possession or even more...
3 times defendants can challenge field sobriety test results in Florida
When a Florida police officer pulls someone over because they suspect that the motorist in question may be driving under the influence (DUI), they will likely ask questions and will then have them exit the vehicle. They may then ask the motorist to participate in...
What does an illegal search mean for your drug charges?
The police must follow due process when conducting a search and seizure. Otherwise, it may amount to an unlawful search, which is a violation of your constitutional rights. The Fourth Amendment protects you against arbitrary searches by law enforcement. Although there...
Can you quickly get sober before driving?
In cases where someone realizes that they may be too intoxicated to drive legally, but they still need to use their vehicle, the best option may simply be to look for another form of transportation. For example, someone who has driven to the bar may still be able to...
What you should know before getting an ignition interlock device
Florida doesn’t have one of the more stringent ignition interlock device (IID) laws in the country. However, an IID is required to drive after a second or subsequent DUI conviction or on a first conviction if a person’s blood alcohol level (BAL) was determined to be...
3 traffic ticket defenses that can protect you
A traffic violation can negatively affect your driving record. The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has a detailed points system for drivers in the state. Violations result in different points. For instance, reckless driving gives a driver 4 points...
Per capita drug arrests are declining in Florida
Hundreds of drug arrests happen every day in Florida. Over the course of the last year on record, which was 2020, there were 68,564 total drug arrests in the state. That works out to an average of 187 per day. However, statistics also show that these arrests are...
How might social media harm your domestic violence defense?
If you face domestic violence charges, you may want to give social media a break. Many people have unwittingly harmed their defense with the things they post. Besides, others who discover the accusations against you may post comments about you that you are better off...
Can you drive drunk in an emergency?
You know that it’s illegal to drive under the influence. If you’ve been drinking and your blood alcohol concentration is over 0.08%, you could be charged with a DUI. It’s very clear that the police often consider there to be no reason for someone to be able to be...