When the police pull you over, you nervously wait in your car, hoping that you do everything right. You do not want to get arrested. You do not want to escalate the situation because you’re worried that the police may resort to deadly force. You just want to get the...
Anyone who accepts the privilege of operating a vehicle in Florida is deemed to have given consent to an approved chemical or physical test if they are lawfully arrested for allegedly committing a crime while driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle. This is...
Drivers can get arrested for drunk driving in a number of different situations. Some people get pulled over for unrelated issues, only for an officer to determine that they seem visibly impaired. Some people get arrested because they fail tests after a car crash....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...