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Golf carts seem pretty harmless, and most people don’t think of them as anything akin to a car – but Florida law doesn’t make any distinction between one kind of vehicle and another when it comes to drunk driving charges. Florida law is intentionally vague about what...
If you’re vacationing here in Florida, or even if you live here, you might be in for a surprise if a police officer tells you the reason they pulled you over is that your music was too loud and then hands you a ticket. The law applies not only to those in cars and...
Have you been issued a no-contact order? This sometimes happens in domestic violence cases. If one person is accused of domestic violence, even though they haven’t been convicted yet, the court may issue a no-contact order to keep them away from the other party. Most...
Search warrants are orders authorized by a court that allow law enforcement to lawfully conduct property searches and seize evidence for criminal investigations. Obtaining a search warrant requires law enforcement to demonstrate probable cause to a judge or magistrate...
Traffic stops usually lead to someone receiving a ticket, but occasionally they result in an arrest. Florida police officers often look eagerly for evidence of criminal activity that could justify criminal charges instead of just a traffic citation. They might even...
Florida does have a medical marijuana program. This is not true for every state in the nation, but it is true for the vast majority. Where Florida is falling behind the rest of the country is in recreational marijuana laws. Many states have been putting these on the...
At one time, the police had to rely on their visual observations to detect speeding motorists. What they witness still plays a role in speed enforcement. However, today, police have a technological advantage. Below, we will discuss some high- and low-tech speed...
Every Florida traffic stop could potentially lead to a citation or ticket. Police officers can write a ticket for traffic infractions ranging from speeding to failing to stop at a red light. Many people automatically pay their tickets despite having the theoretical...
Sobriety or driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoints are allowed in Florida. The police can stop vehicles at specific, visible locations to see if drivers are impaired. It's crucial to be informed about these checkpoints to avoid costly mistakes. Here is what to...
The "fruit of the poisonous tree" is a legal doctrine that is used to exclude evidence at trial that was obtained through some sort of illegal action by law enforcement. This doctrine is based on the idea that if the initial action – such as an illegal search or...
