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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...
Weston cyclist critically injured by crash
Another Florida bike rider was seriously injured in an accident with a car. According to Local10.com, the Weston woman was riding through a roundabout when she was hit by a vehicle around 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 22. The woman is an Ironman Triathlon competitor The woman was...
Spending time on the water? Have fun, but avoid a BUI charge
While most people are well aware of the term DUI -- which is short for "driving under the influence" -- many are less familiar with BUI. Otherwise known as "boating under the influence," BUI charges in Florida are quite serious, and like DUI charges, they can result...
What convictions will prevent me from being able to buy a gun?
In Florida, you do not have to have a permit to purchase a gun, but you must pass a background check and meet several federal and state requirements. If you are shopping for a new gun, it can be helpful to know the requirements before trying to make a purchase. Not...
Penalties for cocaine possession
In the 1980’s, Florida’s coastal location helped the illegal trafficking of cocaine and other illicit drugs spread across the United States. This summer, 75 pounds of floating cocaine was discovered off of the coast of Florida, reminding law enforcement officials that...
