Being arrested and charged with a crime can be very stressful. Part of the stress is wondering when or if you will be released. For many crimes, it will be possible to be released on bail. Bail is a monetary value that must be paid to ensure that the accused turns up...
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It’s difficult to determine when drivers are high
Driving impairment is against the law. Much of the time, drivers are impaired due to alcohol consumption. This is why many people refer to an impaired driving arrest as a drunk driving arrest. However, impairment can come from many sources. If someone is using...
Why should you bother to fight a traffic ticket? Is it worth it?
Most people who get a traffic ticket pay the fine and move on. Unfortunately, they may be missing out on a chance to overcome the ticket without facing costly fines and other consequences. Fines for traffic violations can quickly accumulate until you owe a substantial...
Why you shouldn’t run from the police
Being approached by police officers can be daunting, particularly if you have been identified as a suspect. Your fight-or-flight response will likely kick in, but neither fighting nor running are good options. Here are some of the main reasons why you shouldn’t run...
Why some people get arrested for DUIs on the way to or from work
The idea that someone might get arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense on their way home from a party or a football game isn't a surprising one. Social events are often where people enjoy the most alcohol. Many drunk driving enforcement efforts...
How overdoses are turning into murder charges
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...
Florida is set to take a harsher stance against street racing
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...
What is the legal limit in Florida?
The legal limit is the upper limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Someone who is over this limit could be arrested on drunk driving charges. It is still possible to be arrested, even with a BAC that is under the legal limit, if there are other indications of...
Is it legal to drive drunk in an emergency?
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...
Seeing multiple doctors to obtain medication could be a crime
People often associate drug crimes with illicit or prohibited substances. People are often less aware of how common prosecution is for prescription drug offenses. Prescription drugs are also controlled substances because they put people at risk of overdose and...