In cases where someone realizes that they may be too intoxicated to drive legally, but they still need to use their vehicle, the best option may simply be to look for another form of transportation. For example, someone who has driven to the bar may still be able to...
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What you should know before getting an ignition interlock device
Florida doesn’t have one of the more stringent ignition interlock device (IID) laws in the country. However, an IID is required to drive after a second or subsequent DUI conviction or on a first conviction if a person’s blood alcohol level (BAL) was determined to be...
3 traffic ticket defenses that can protect you
A traffic violation can negatively affect your driving record. The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has a detailed points system for drivers in the state. Violations result in different points. For instance, reckless driving gives a driver 4 points...
Per capita drug arrests are declining in Florida
Hundreds of drug arrests happen every day in Florida. Over the course of the last year on record, which was 2020, there were 68,564 total drug arrests in the state. That works out to an average of 187 per day. However, statistics also show that these arrests are...
How might social media harm your domestic violence defense?
If you face domestic violence charges, you may want to give social media a break. Many people have unwittingly harmed their defense with the things they post. Besides, others who discover the accusations against you may post comments about you that you are better off...
Can you drive drunk in an emergency?
You know that it’s illegal to drive under the influence. If you’ve been drinking and your blood alcohol concentration is over 0.08%, you could be charged with a DUI. It’s very clear that the police often consider there to be no reason for someone to be able to be...
Does Florida have a crystal meth problem?
Our lovely state has a lot going for it and includes some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. However, its peninsula shape and proximity to Latin America where the drug trade flourishes freely unfortunately also present unique problems other states don’t face....
Can you share medication if it’s helpful?
You can certainly share over-the-counter medicine with people as you please, at least if it would be legal for them to buy the same medicine. But when you get a prescription medication, you have to go to the doctor first and then get the prescription filled at the...
When can evidence be suppressed in your criminal case?
Sometimes, a judge may rule that certain evidence will not be admitted to trial in response to a petition to suppress evidence. Such a judgment may have far-reaching implications on your case since it may not be possible for the prosecution to prove your guilt beyond...
Can I be arrested for possession of Delta-9 in Florida?
For those with medical marijuana (MM) cards issued by the state, there is no need to worry about the legal status of Delta-9 flower or its edibles. But many without their own MMJ enjoy the benefits they receive from smoking or otherwise consuming edibles infused with...