When reactive abuse leads to domestic violence charges
Common beliefs about domestic violence are often rooted in misconceptions or dramatized stories presented by the media. People often have a very black-and-white approach to domestic violence in which they assume one person is always the aggressor and the other is the...
3 factors that affect BAC level
Breathalyzer tests measure blood alcohol concentration/content (BAC) based on how much alcohol is in the air you breathe out. In Florida, you may be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol when your BAC level is 0.08 or above. However, different...
Drivers say loud music law means more searches, racial profiling
We’ve seen multiple examples around the country of traffic stops for non-safety-related infractions that turn deadly for those in the vehicle and sometimes for officers. Many of those who object to these “pretextual” stops say motorists of color are disproportionately...
Are breathalyzer tests always accurate?
You were stopped and pulled over when driving in Florida. Law enforcement claimed that they had reason to believe that you may have been impaired when driving. You cooperated and took part in a roadside breathalyzer test. Unfortunately, the test found that your blood...
