When someone receives a DUI conviction in Florida, their driver’s license will likely be suspended. The length of the suspension depends on the nature of the offense and the driver’s record. Even for a first DUI offense in which no one was injured, there is a minimum...
Self-defense is a vital legal right in Florida. Nonetheless, you can get into trouble if you fail to observe the conditions stated under Florida’s "Stand Your Ground" law. You must be extra careful when applying this legal right. Here is what to know: Use of...
As a parent, you never expected to get a phone call saying that your teenager had been arrested. You were shocked when that call came in. You were also surprised when you were told that your teen had been shoplifting, and that was the reason for the arrest. It can be...
When you remember an event that happened to you, it often feels like you are watching a video in your head. This leads people to think that their memory is perfectly reliable. In the same way that they could rewatch a video that they took on their phone, they think of...
Disagreements can easily become contentious and downright volatile. People who start arguing verbally may eventually get into physical altercations. Even if they don't lay hands on one another, they may threaten to do so. People lost in the heat of the moment can...
Facing a domestic violence charge can be an overwhelming experience. The allegations alone can damage your reputation, relationships, and career, even before a court reaches a verdict. Domestic violence laws in Florida carry certain penalties that include jail time,...
Certain types of crimes are obviously minor, as they only minimally impact others or risk impacting others minimally. Other offenses are far more serious and could warrant felony prosecution. There are also many criminal offenses that are wobbler crimes. A wobbler is...
A person’s phone is often a source of evidence for the police during criminal investigations. People use their phones for so many different things these days that they can contain an incredible amount of information that may help during a criminal case. In some cases,...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges may follow a traffic stop or a collision. Motorists who were allegedly under the influence of drugs or alcohol face criminal charges, rather than simply receiving a traffic ticket. People facing DUI charges may contemplate...
In some states, the law requires you to avoid using deadly force if you can safely walk away from a dangerous situation. This concept exists to reduce violence, but it can be confusing when you’re facing real danger and must make split-second decisions. Knowing where...
