Most Florida residents utilize the internet daily to conduct personal or professional business. This is simply a digital world, and it became even more so in 2020, thanks to more people working and doing school from home. With more individuals online than ever before,...
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Authorities looking for drivers involved in fatal hit-and-run
When involved in an accident while driving, everyone knows they are supposed to stop and seek assistance from law enforcement authorities and, if indicated, medical responders. What people know to do and what they actually do are sometimes two very different things,...
Who is considered a habitual offender according to Florida laws?
Like many other states, Florida has a three-strikes policy for criminal offenses. Anyone who commits specific crimes three or more times within a certain time frame is considered a habitual offender. If convicted, he or she could end up spending more time behind bars...
How a criminal offense affects your college career
College students have plenty of opportunities to learn, both inside and outside the classroom. Yet, learning may involve making mistakes, and those made by some students lead to criminal charges. If this has happened to you, you will likely worry about how your...
A BUI is just as serious as a DUI
Getting caught driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious criminal offense in the state of Florida, just like it is everywhere else. Many people may not realize that boating under the influence is as serious an offense as DUI. The consequences, if convicted,...
Criminal defense: Knowledge of amendments helps
If a person is relaxing at home one evening and is surprised by an unexpected knock at the door, he or she might feel nervous or afraid, especially if the person outside the door is a uniformed Florida police officer. Getting pulled over in a traffic stop is another...
Florida mother accused of fraud in adoption case
Parents in Florida and across the country often face multiple difficult decisions that they must make. Some are even put in the extremely difficult position of deciding whether it might be in the best interest of their children to place them for adoption....
Interrogations Q and A
If arrested, one can expect to be questioned by police. When Florida residents think about police interrogations, they probably think of what they’ve seen on any of the numerous crime-related television shows that have been on over the years -- sitting at a table in a...
Breathalyzer testing: Is it optional?
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...
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....