Many people assume a first DUI is an automatic misdemeanor, but that’s not always the case in Florida. You may be charged with a felony offense even without a criminal history. The charges you will face depend on the circumstances of your case. Here’s what you need to...
Seeing the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind you is a stressful situation, even if you know you didn’t do anything wrong. Even if one walks up to you, your heart may start pounding. It’s important to understand how your behavior may shift the tone of an...
The fact that you are not meant to drive after consuming too much alcohol is not news to anyone. There have been laws prohibiting it and campaigns about the dangers of mixing alcohol and driving for a very long time. So why do so many people still end up being...
Accepting a plea deal when facing criminal charges might seem like the quickest way to resolve your case, but it’s not always the best thing to do. It can reshape your future in ways you might not fully see at first glance. Before you sign the agreement, it’s...
Alcohol consumption at parties is relatively common. Most people assume that if they are of legal drinking age and make safe choices, they can drink as much as they want. People treat alcohol as a social lubricant and may drink freely, especially if they know they...
Some people accused of domestic violence can prove that they acted in self-defense. Other times, the circumstances may make it clear that the person accused may have escalated what seems like a standard domestic dispute into a violent altercation. In those...
When criminal activity occurs within the borders of a single state, state courts tend to have jurisdiction. This means that most crimes are tried at the state level. Whether it is a DUI charge, allegations of robbery or theft, or charges for violent crimes like...
Popular media depictions of burglary often give people inaccurate ideas about this common crime. Most burglaries do not involve professionals with specialized equipment gaining access to secure facilities. In fact, burglaries do not even necessarily involve criminals...
People facing drug charges, especially those with no prior record, might expect a slap on the wrist. Unless the state pursues distribution, manufacturing or trafficking charges, drug defendants may expect to receive lenient treatment. However, Florida has relatively...
You are protected from illegal searches and seizures by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. You have an expectation of privacy on your own private property. What this means is that you do not have to submit to a search of that property, even if the police...
