If you are facing criminal charges for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol for the first time in your life, you may be worried about the potential consequences. You probably know that, if the court convicts you, you could face a variety of...
Can you avoid your past in a job interview?
Going to a job interview in Florida may bring feelings of anxiousness and anticipation. Especially if you have a criminal record shadowing your career path. Even though you cannot always avoid questions about your past, you can present information in a manner that...
Intellectual property in your divorce
A divorce is a messy event in your life that gets more complicated depending on what property you have to divide. As an equitable division state, Florida courts look to divide property as fairly as possible given the various factors in your marriage. This means...
When can you refuse an officer’s request to search your car?
You may feel uneasy when a Florida law enforcement officer pulls you over, and this may be the case even if you are not doing anything wrong. If that officer asks to perform a search of your vehicle, you may feel even more anxious, but, depending on circumstances, you...
Advocates push for another Florida marijuana ballot
When it comes to establishing new laws, the wording is important to get right. That way advocates get these initiatives on ballots in front of voters. If the Florida Supreme Court chooses to reject an initiative based on its language, that may result in a lot of hard...
The benefits of establishing paternity
Paternity refers to the identification of the legal father of a child. If a child is born to a married mom and dad, the hospital writes the father's name on the birth certificate to automatically establish paternity. However, if the parents are not in a marriage, or...
Who has to enroll in DUI school in Florida?
Driving under the influence of an intoxicant (DUI) not only puts the driver’s life at risk but also the life of the other drivers who share the road with them. As the consequences for drunk driving are severe, the state of Florida tries to educate those with a DUI...
