It’s possible that a person who’s charged with domestic violence will ultimately face a felony conviction. Being labeled as a felon is something that can have a negative impact on your life for many reasons, not the least of which are some "collateral" consequences....
As a tourist, you never want to face criminal charges somewhere you’re not from. It can be a major hassle that requires you to come back to the area for hearings or a trial. You’re not somewhere you’re familiar, so it’s not surprising that an arrest or accusations of...
Whether you’re simply in possession of drugs or you have been accused of being part of a large scheme to traffic them, it’s very important that you defend yourself against the allegations. Drug crimes of all kinds are taken seriously, and you could face harsh...
A police officer does not need to give you a breath test or a blood test to arrest you for driving under the influence. If they have reasonable suspicion to make a stop, they can put you through field sobriety tests. If you fail those tests, they can then arrest you...
You and your spouse regularly get into arguments, but last time, they went too far. They came towards you while carrying a sharp knife, and you were surprised. As a result, you slapped it away from them and hit them to defend yourself. Your spouse is smaller and...
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...
You go out drinking with a friend. At the end of the night, you remark that you think you’re too drunk to drive. No problem, your friend tells you. You’ll just stop and have a cup of coffee. That will sober you up so that you can drive home safely. This is a common...
Naturally, most DUI charges happen to those who are driving cars, trucks and other vehicles. But does changing your mode of transportation protect you from a potential DUI? Say, for instance, that you plan to go out drinking with some friends who are in town for the...
Domestic violence accusations are taken very seriously in Florida. You can face criminal charges if things get out of hand with you and a spouse or certain other individuals. Many people focus on the legal consequences, such as imprisonment and fines that come with a...
Different criminal charges can have different consequences for those facing accusations. For example, those facing allegations of impaired driving often lose their license in addition to the criminal consequences that they face. If convicted, they later have to pay...