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...
How can you obtain a hardship license after a DUI?
When your job relies on your ability to drive and you get a DUI in Florida, you may face difficulty maintaining your job. Understanding your options for defending your ability to work may give you the confidence to pursue assistance. One option you may have is to...
What is the ‘chain of custody’ in criminal law?
Once the police collect evidence that someone may have committed a crime, they have the legal duty to account for that evidence at all times to prove that the evidence the prosecutor presents at trial is the same items seized by police officers. This is known as the...
Florida law enforcement ramps up DUI patrols this week
We are almost at the end of a year that most Americans would like to forget. Therefore, New Year’s Day can’t come fast enough. Thankfully, it will arrive at the end of the week. If you’re planning to celebrate with alcohol, please remember to do so responsibly. Even...
Drug lab chemist’s crimes continue to cause problems
When facing drug charges, there are numerous common defense strategies. One of the more difficult and rare strategies is to allege problems with lab testing of the drugs tied to the case. Normally, crime labs are very careful about testing procedures, preserving the...
