If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs and alcohol, you can bet that the police think they have a good case – but, do they? Did the police follow the law when arresting you? Were there any legal blunders on their part that could affect...
When it comes to domestic violence, the truth can sometimes be hard to find. People do lie about exactly what happened. In some cases, this means that they lie and say nothing happened when they actually did suffer some sort of abuse. But there are also cases when...
Traffic light systems are in place across the state of Florida. These are designed to ensure the safe flow of traffic, protect pedestrians from injury and increase driver safety overall. The law in Florida imposes criminal penalties for those who run a red light. What...
Accidental drug overdoses – many of them fatal - have become an increasingly serious problem across the country. To prevent as many deaths as possible, most states, including Florida, have passed some type of Good Samaritan law. These laws provide immunity from arrest...
You may know that the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for driving with alcohol in your system is .08%. That knowledge is helpful, but what may help more is understanding just how quickly your body could reach that BAC. It is much easier to reach .08% than...
Recreational marijuana is not yet legal in Florida, but medical marijuana is. If you have the proper medical card, you can get marijuana to treat the symptoms that you're facing. Once you do, you may consider sharing it with friends or family members. Perhaps these...
Domestic violence is a common offense that many people in Florida don't understand. Myths about domestic violence charges are everywhere. Some people think that the alleged victim can get the prosecutor to drop the charges. Other people may think that domestic...
Getting a traffic ticket might seem like no big deal, but you would be surprised. Each violation carries with it an assigned number of points. The more serious the offense, the greater the number of points. For example, in the state of Florida, failure to yield the...
With any criminal offense, there is a certain social stigma attached, and DUI offenses are no exception. You have most likely spent many years establishing your brand and reputation. These are factors that are worth protecting. The negative impacts of a DUI conviction...
People come to Florida to vacation and have a good time. Most people don’t expect that they’ll end up leaving the state with criminal charges hanging over their heads. It’s imperative to remember that drunk driving is illegal in Florida, so be sure you find a...