The vast majority of Florida residents know that if they get pulled over for suspected impaired driving, they will be asked to submit to sobriety testing -- particularly breath testing. The Breathalyzer is a common device used by law enforcement to detect a person’s...
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Should you answer questions during a traffic stop?
You may have heard of white coat syndrome. This is a nervous condition many people have when they are in the presence of a medical doctor or other staff member wearing a white medical coat. It is similar to an anxiety attack and causes their blood pressure to rise....
Was your child arrested?
As a parent or guardian, getting a call from the police that one’s child has been taken into custody for committing a crime can bring up a lot of emotions. For those who are unfamiliar with the Florida juvenile justice system, the fear of the unknown can be...
Martin County resident charged with DUI manslaughter
Police in Martin County recently arrested the man believed responsible for a car crash that left one man seriously injured and another man dead. The accused has been charged with DUI manslaughter, along with various other offenses. If convicted, the consequences could...
What is drug court?
Many Floridians believe that if they are charged with any type of drug-related offense, going to jail is a foregone conclusion. The truth is, there are numerous ways to fight drug charges in order to achieve a case dismissal or alternative sentencing. One type of...
Has a restraining order or injunction been filed against you?
Have you been accused of harassment or abuse? Has the alleged victim sought a restraining order or injunction against you? If so, this is a serious matter that you may not want to tackle on your own. Restraining orders and injunctions can have both personal and...
White Collar Crimes and Penalties in Florida
Do you know what Bernie Madoff, Worldcom’s Bernard Ebbers, Enron’s Jeffery Skilling, and Allen Stanford have in common? It’s the fact that they were all convicted of white-collar crimes. While the last four got between 10 and 25 years of jail time as punishment,...
Commercial DUI Regulations and the Penalties in Florida
If you drive commercially and have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), then you should know that you’re held to a higher driving standard than other regular drivers. This is why you must pay attention to the commercial DUI regulations and see a personal injury and...
Repeat DUI Offenses and the Penalties in Florida
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 1 in 3 DUI incidents involved repeat offenders. These individuals are also more likely to be involved in fatal vehicle accidents. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
How to Post Bail for a criminal charge in Florida
A Florida criminal lawyer will readily explain things to you that it can be a complicated situation when a loved one or a family member is jailed in a town like Orlando and you as the person who wants to assist lives in Tallahassee. In this case, the laws in Florida...