If you sell drugs in Florida, you may face severe consequences. According to the Florida Legislature, drug trafficking occurs when you intentionally bring illegal substances into the state. This offense also refers to the intentional manufacturing and distribution of...
Is it legal to refuse to take field sobriety tests at a DUI stop?
Whether you have ever been arrested for DUI or not, you are probably familiar with field sobriety tests. These tests, which are supposed to help the police officer decide if the driver they pulled over is past the legal limit for alcohol, are ubiquitous in movies and...
Study exposes flaws in crime scene blood analysis
We’ve all seen movies and TV crime dramas depicting bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA) as a scientific forensic technique, leaving little doubt as to “whodunnit.” But a new study published in the August 2021 edition of Forensic Science International uncovers errors and...
What is the difference between jail and prison?
Drug crimes range from misdemeanors and felonies. The potential sentences you may face for a conviction are also various. If the judge decides to incarcerate you, he or she could put you in jail or prison. These two institutions are not the same. They do both house...
Will I need an ignition interlock device?
Like the majority of states, Florida has ignition interlock requirements for certain individuals the courts convict of DUI. If the courts mandate you to put in one of these devices, you are responsible for the cost of maintaining it. Depending on your particular...
Drug court may be an option after a drug charge
A Florida drug charge has the potential to lead to serious trouble. Depending on the severity of the charge you face, you may wind up serving time, paying fines or performing community service, among other obligations. If your drug offense was not a violent one,...
How harshly does Florida law punish driving while intoxicated?
Everyone’s body reacts differently to alcohol. Some people become intoxicated much more easily than others. If you’re not sure whether your blood alcohol content is above the legal limit, you might feel tempted to risk it and drive. Here’s what you should know about...
What are the different types of drug crimes?
When it comes to drug crimes, both state and federal laws apply. State drug charges may result in less severe penalties than federal drug charges. This largely depends on the amount and type of substance that authorities find on you. For example, many states no longer...
Addressing your criminal history in a job application
Talking about your past when you have worked hard to put it behind you may seem insignificant and futile. However, for many employers in Florida, a look at your past and the impressions you have left on others in your network helps them assess your commitment and job...
Theft, damage, destruction and more: the broad realm of property crimes
Talk about a slippery slope. Some areas of the law might seem relatively straightforward and even cut-and-dried. You were caught on radar and seen by multiple witnesses driving at 100 mph-plus through a school zone, for example. That’s likely to yield some fairly...
