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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
White collar crimes are often very complex cases because of the various layers they entail. It can be difficult for people who are facing these charges to determine how they should set up their defense. It may help defendants as they’re working on their case to know...
Drug charges become much more serious when the authorities believe there is an intent to distribute. Even in cases where possession itself would still be illegal – such as possessing marijuana for recreational purposes – the intent to distribute can bring about more...
One of the primary concerns of a person who’s in jail is getting released while their case is moving through the criminal justice system. While some are able to be released on their own recognizance, which means with a signed promise to appear in court, others have to...