Law enforcement officers in Florida recently arrested a gentleman for driving under the influence of alcohol. This happened in mid-September in Port St. Lucie. They say his blood alcohol concentration was well over the legal limit, which means the consequences if he...
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Can taking prescription medication lead to a DUI charge?
While most people have historically linked driving under the influence (DUI) with the use of alcoholic beverages, the definition has expanded in recent years. Officials first expanded the statutes to encompass recreational drugs and other controlled substances,...
When a contentious divorce leads to domestic abuse accusations
You are going through a terrible time in your life. Your marriage has fallen apart, and you are going through the divorce process. In the midst of it all, your spouse claimed that you hit her or your children. While you may fight with your spouse, you believe you did...
Opioids continue to stress Florida’s criminal justice system
The tragic toll of America’s opioid crisis has taken nearly a quarter of a million lives since 2010. Despite educational efforts, increased enforcement and crackdowns on drug companies and over-prescribing physicians, the number of fatalities remains high. Opioids...
What you post on social media can have criminal consequences
An approved building project has been in the news and not necessarily for good reasons. A Costco Wholesale store is coming to Stuart, but not all residents are happy about it. One individual made his or her feelings known by posting a threatening message on social...
Using an affirmative strategy as criminal defense
Accusations of a crime in Florida or elsewhere can cause immediate, as well as long-term, negative consequences in a person’s life. There are often several types of criminal defense strategies that may be applied in a particular case. For you to know which type of...
Did police have the right to search my car?
Every day, numerous Florida residents are pulled over by police officers while driving. Most are talked to and sent on their way, but others end up being asked to step out of their vehicles and having their automobiles searched. It feels like a complete invasion of...
The First Step Act does not help everyone
Sometimes, the way that Congress drafts a law and the plain language that it uses will have unintended effects for the people that the law aims to help. This is the case for people already in Florida prisons for possessing small amounts of crack cocaine who were...
Charged with DUI?
It happened. You were out driving around town when a police officer pulled you over. At the end of the traffic stop, you found yourself being arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In Florida, a DUI can be a serious offense, but the good news...
What exactly is a white collar crime?
In the 1930s, people began to use a new term to refer to certain types of illegal activities. White collar crimes include fraudulent actions that business owners or other professionals commit. If Florida police arrest you on suspicion of non-violent, financially...