If an officer of the law pulls you over in Florida, they have a right to ask you for a breath, urine or blood test under implied consent laws. If you refuse to give a sample, then you can lose your license for a year for a first-time refusal. Does that seem unfair?...
If you are charged and convicted for driving under influence (DUI) in Florida, you will face the criminal consequences of the offense. Depending on the severity, you might pay a fine, have your driver’s license suspended or even serve time in jail. However, this is...
You may have seen drones hovering near Florida’s highways. Is it a new police tactic to catch drivers and charge them with driving offenses? Or is it something of no consequence to you? Drones are becoming more commonplace. So the ones you see could be anything from...
A speeding ticket can quickly turn an otherwise bright morning into a gloomy one. Most motorists have an opinion on how to deal with a traffic stop or a police encounter. Unfortunately, the Internet is awash with inaccurate information regarding your rights and what...
The police pull you over for speeding, and they find illegal drugs in your car. You're just as shocked as they are, however, because the drugs actually belong to your friend who borrowed your car the week before, and you had no idea they were in the vehicle. Or,...
If you are cited for a traffic violation and fail to pay the ticket, you could face consequences. Did you know that it is possible to lose your license for failing to pay a traffic fine? While you may be able to clear the suspension, it is likely that you will lose...
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 you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) here in Florida, the only way you may be able to drive legally for some time is if you have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your vehicle(s). As you likely know, this is a Breathalyzer-type tool...
When someone is arrested on allegations of drunk driving, one thing the police will often do is to give them a breath test or a blood test. This can show if they have alcohol in their system. Based on the level, the police can often determine if they were impaired or...
In Florida, domestic violence is a serious offense. Domestic violence includes stalking, sexual assault, kidnapping, false imprisonment as well as any other offenses that result in the physical injury of a family member by another family member within the household. ...