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...
Understanding sobriety checkpoints in Florida
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...
Are drug possession charges serious?
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...
The changing landscape of drug crimes in Florida
Drug crimes are one of the fastest changing areas of law in the nation, especially with regard to marijuana usage. Recent changes in Florida and changes on the horizon remain relevant to all citizens. An awareness of the current legal landscape for drug crimes allows...
When a custody dispute involves a newborn
The process of deciding how child custody is awarded is often very daunting, regardless of the age of the child or the circumstances of each parent. However, when disputes arise between Florida parents, this process is particularly tough. At the Wallace Law Firm, we...
How infallible are blood alcohol tests?
Has law enforcement pulls you over in Florida on suspicion of DUI? If so, they may have required you to take a blood alcohol content (BAC) test. While breath tests are the most common, blood alcohol tests are also a tool. Some consider this test to be very accurate,...
More individuals facing controlled substances charges
Due to the growing crisis of prescription drug abuse in Florida, law enforcement officials may be making more arrests and filing more charges related to controlled substances. Individuals holding a valid pharmacy technician license may not find themselves immune from...
Baby boomer divorces are increasing at an alarming rate
If you were born between 1946 and 1964, then you can consider yourself a baby boomer. The peers of your age group, as well as those born earlier in time, are part of a developing trend regarding divorce. Current data shows that, in the past 20 or so years, the divorce...
Different approaches apply when dividing retirement accounts
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage after many years together, you may have retirement accounts to divide. Different accounts require different types of paperwork. Here is an overview of what you may expect. The QDRO The purpose of a Qualified...
How to defend against lies and false accusations in a divorce
Even for the most amicable of couples, divorce does not come easy. From parenting time to property division, the situation may become rather complicated and challenging. Much is at stake when a marriage ends. This fact may drive some spouses to lie to get custody of...