When you’re faced with a domestic violence charge, you may naturally feel a sense of panic and a great deal of urgency to try to resolve the situation as quickly as you can. Take a deep breath and hold on. You cannot afford to make any major mistakes right now – and...
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Year: 2024
It could get harder than ever to get bail in Florida
The bill known as SPB 7068 or the “Pretrial Detention Hearings” continues to wind its way through the Florida Senate – and it could eventually make it harder than ever for criminal defendants to obtain bail. Essentially, SPB 7068 would permit judges to order any...
Can you use your own breath test?
You do not want to get pulled over for impaired driving, so you purchase your own breath test. It gives you a quick and easy way to check your own blood alcohol concentration (BAC) before you get behind the wheel. Say you're having a drink or two with your friends at...
Dealing with the stress of domestic violence charges
Facing domestic violence charges is an intensely emotional experience. The potential legal consequences, the impact on personal relationships and the stigma associated with such charges can create significant emotional strain. Coping with that strain effectively...
The implied consent law in Florida
If you accept the privilege provided by the state of Florida to operate a motor vehicle within the state, you are deemed to have given consent to submit to a lawful chemical (blood) or physical (breath) test when you drive. This is referred to as implied consent. ...
What questions must you answer during a traffic stop?
It’s common for police officers to ask questions during a traffic stop. They may just do this to start the conversation. For instance, if the officer has pulled your vehicle over, they could come to the window and ask you if you know how fast you were driving or where...
How serious is a BUI conviction in Florida?
A lot of people who would never consider drinking alcohol while they’re driving (which is illegal) will do it while operating a boat. The latter isn’t specifically forbidden by law for those over the drinking age unless they’re above the legal limit, which is a .08...
What should you do if you’re read your Miranda rights?
Anyone who’s ever watched a true crime show or seen a movie that involves an interrogation or arrest has likely heard individuals being read their rights. These are known as Miranda rights and include information about very specific protections that the United States...
Driving high is harder to prove
Over the years, the technology surrounding drunk driving has gotten better. It used to be that police officers would essentially just make judgment calls about whether or not someone was impaired, likely having them perform field sobriety tests. But today, police...
Reasonable suspicion vs. probable cause
While police officers have certain powers that aid them in the investigation of crime, these powers are not unlimited. Before making a traffic stop, for example, police officers need reasonable suspicion. Before making an arrest and charging an individual, police...