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Why do people defend against traffic tickets in court?
Florida law enforcement officials at both the state and municipal levels issue countless traffic tickets every day. Doing so both generates revenue and reinforces the idea that drivers must comply with posted road sign and traffic laws. Many people who receive a...
Firearms, Florida and sentence enhancements: What to know
Florida residents generally have a healthy respect for firearms -- and many people have them. The state does have a robust “Stand Your Ground” provision in its laws, after all. But what happens if you use a firearm illegally in Florida or are caught with a gun in your...
Young people may rather get a DUI than call their parents for a ride
For some parents, the only way they think they can address underage drinking is to completely outlaw it within the home. They tell their children that they’re never allowed to drink and set up strict ramifications if they’re ever caught consuming alcohol before they...
Prescription drugs can lead to criminal charges
A doctor who writes a prescription for medication considers several factors about the patient when they determine the appropriate medication and dosage. This is one reason why it is illegal for patients to share prescriptions between each other. There is a chance that...
Off-duty driving mistakes can affect your commercial license
Driving for a living means performing an often thankless and tiring job that has long hours and a demanding schedule. It also means that you will often have to fulfill the same duties that you do for work while living your daily life off the job. As someone with a...
What penalties might you face for a first Florida DUI charge?
Driving under the influence (DUI) really is one of the most common criminal charges that people face in Florida. Since so many people get charged with this offense, there is a lot of misinformation floating around out there about what happens during a first DUI...
Florida’s move toward criminal justice reform gains ground
Senate Bill 346 was recently adopted with a landslide vote of 39-to-1 in Florida, giving judges who hear drug-related cases a bit more leeway to decide someone’s sentence after a conviction. While deeply opposed by the Florida Sheriffs Association and other hard-line...
What happens if you get caught driving with a suspended license?
One of the ways that the state of Florida penalizes individuals for a number of issues, ranging from a criminal arrest to an unpaid fine, is through the suspension of their driver's license. Most of the time, a person receives an in-person notification or a letter...
Don’t let the holidays end with a domestic assault charge
No matter how much we want the holidays to be full of cheer and celebration, the fact is that they are not this way for everyone. People can be stressed, lonely and depressed this time of year, and difficult family relationships can come to a head when people get...
Receiving a DUI while visiting Florida
Vacations are a time to cut loose and relax. However, the consequences of a DUI may follow you back home. Picture yourself driving back to the hotel after a few drinks on the Florida beach, when an officer stops you for not observing a local traffic law. The next...
