On behalf of Wallace Law Firm | May 11, 2020 | Firm News
Your best ally in a criminal defense is yourself. You hold a great deal of power, regardless of how you might feel if you were arrested — regardless of what town or state representatives might say or imply. This power comes in the form of your civil rights. They could...
On behalf of Wallace Law Firm | Apr 29, 2020 | Firm News
The use of addictive drugs during your pregnancy could have negative effects on your baby, both in the short term and the long term. The use of certain substances can cause a collection of symptoms known as neonatal abstinence syndrome. According to Medline Plus, NAS...
On behalf of Wallace Law Firm | Apr 7, 2020 | Firm News
Tranquilizer drugs are also called depressants because of the way they work on the central nervous system. Your doctor may prescribe you tranquilizers or depressants if you suffer from anxiety and/or have difficulty sleeping. Tranquilizers may also be useful for...
On behalf of Wallace Law Firm | Mar 19, 2020 | Firm News
Media glamorization, peer influence and constantly evolving social beliefs about legalization vs. control of various substances all contribute to the temptation young adults face when headed to college. According to a 2016 report by the Substance Abuse and Mental...
On behalf of Wallace Law Firm | Mar 17, 2020 | Firm News
Tampa Bay Times recently highlighted a case that sparked Florida Senate Bill 346. The court sentenced a first time offender to 15 years in prison for attempting to sell a small number of pills to an undercover officer. The “mandatory minimum” in effect at the time of...
On behalf of Wallace Law Firm | Mar 16, 2020 | Firm News
If you have been paying attention to the news in the past few years, you may have noticed a lot of articles about the opioid crisis. The media often spends a lot of resources on anything sensational to attract viewers, so some people may wonder if the crisis is as bad...
On behalf of Wallace Law Firm | Feb 27, 2020 | Firm News
While being charged with a DUI in any state is a serious offense, it is important to understand that different states have different laws and thus different repercussions for DUI. In the state of Florida, it is possible that you will need to participate in the Florida...
On behalf of Wallace Law Firm | Feb 25, 2020 | Firm News
There are countless reasons why people are charged with driving under the influence even though they were not intoxicated at the time they were stopped. For example, when breathalyzers are faulty they do not always provide accurate results. In some cases, they show...
On behalf of Wallace Law Firm | Feb 14, 2020 | Firm News
If you drive with a blood alcohol concentration above Florida’s 0.08% legal limit, you probably expect to face criminal charges. After all, state law does not look favorably upon intoxicated motorists. While officers may stop a specific vehicle if they suspect its...
On behalf of Wallace Law Firm | Jan 21, 2020 | Firm News
In Florida, drug charges are serious. Possession charges, for example, could lead to the court trying you for a felony. Even what you might consider a milder offense could still result in the state bringing first-degree misdemeanor charges against you. Please continue...
