The “War on Drugs” has been an unmitigated failure for years – but that hasn’t stopped authorities from continuing to wage it. The newest weapon in their arsenal is turning drug overdoses into murder charges. In the past, overdoses were regarded as tragic outcomes of...
Street racing is a potentially dangerous pastime that has surged in popularity in many Florida locations. These high-speed chases have prompted state lawmakers to implement stringent measures to curb such behavior. Those caught street racing can expect the possible...
People who are arrested on drunk driving allegations will sometimes try to explain their actions. They’ll have a reason why they think that what they did was justified, even while admitting that they technically broke the law. One example of this is when there is a...
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...
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...
Drug addiction is a serious problem in this country. It’s not easy for people to overcome. Many people who go through rehab will relapse by turning to drugs again. Drug abuse can also lead people to partake in criminal activities that they wouldn’t have otherwise. ...
If the police catch you with a prohibited drug or a controlled substance for which you do not have a prescription, they will usually charge you with possession. However, in certain circumstances, you might face more serious criminal charges, such as possession with...
What color top did your boss wear last Thursday? What did the woman in front of you order at the coffee stand this morning? What do you mean you don’t remember? Your memory, like most people’s, is not that good. Yet countless people have been put behind bars because...
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...