Domestic violence is a serious offense, and the penalties for those convicted can be severe. They can affect not only the offender’s freedom but also their future. Florida law defines domestic violence as any criminal offense “resulting in physical injury or death of...
Most drivers become incredibly anxious when they see the flashing lights of a police cruiser behind them in traffic. People may also feel quite stressed when they notice police vehicles ahead of them in traffic. They may be about to encounter a driving under the...
A police officer rings your doorbell in Florida. You open the door slightly to speak with them, and they ask if they can come inside. You don’t feel comfortable with this, so you refuse. The officer then tells you that you don’t have a choice. They claim that, as a...
Florida's fight against prescription drug abuse has created strict "pill mill" laws. These laws change how doctors prescribe medications and how you get them. They've also altered how Vero Beach approaches prescription drug charges. The state has taken several steps...
If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), you may lose your driver's license. It may be suspended for a particular period. So, when can this happen? When you refuse to submit to a chemical test Anyone driving in Florida automatically consents to...
If you are arrested for intoxicated driving, you may – very understandably – be wondering whether a record of that concern will be made public. Under Florida's public records law, also known as the Sunshine Law, most criminal records, including those for DUI arrests,...
Many of our readers may recall a widely reported incident last month when Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was stopped by Miami-Dade County police just outside the stadium on the way to his game. Hill was pulled out of his car by police, ending up face down on...
A DUI (driving under the influence) conviction can significantly impact various aspects of a person’s life, potentially including their child custody rights. While a DUI conviction alone does not automatically result in a loss of custody, it can play a role in...
There are many ways that people can violate Florida state laws with regard to prescription drugs. Some of them are more obvious than others. It is against the law to drive while under the influence of certain substances. It is also illegal to transfer them to other...
It’s a phrase commonly heard during drug-related arrests: “But the drugs aren’t mine!” While it’s a natural defense to raise if you’ve been allegedly caught in possession of illegal substances, in Florida, the legal system doesn’t always make this reality easy to...