If you get arrested on DUI charges in Florida, it is very important to understand your legal defense options. A DUI conviction can lead to significant penalties, and fines increase depending on the number of convictions on your record. Repeated violations can...
Alcohol is the main reason for most impaired driving charges. The police can typically arrest someone if there is evidence that they have consumed enough alcohol to impair their ability to drive a vehicle safely. In many cases, though not all, this means they have...
When people hear the term "racketeering", they likely envision organized crime families, extortion or a large-scale money laundering operation. After all, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act was established to combat organized crime. What may...
As a general rule, a person who is intoxicated will not be a very good judge of how impaired they actually are. They often get it wrong entirely, completely undervaluing their own impairment. Researchers have studied this by simply asking people to rate their...
White-collar criminal charges involve financial misconduct or fraud. Money laundering, embezzlement and wire fraud are all common white-collar crimes. People accused of white-collar offenses are at risk of felony state charges or possibly even federal prosecution. The...
A person can be arrested for drug possession if they are caught with an illegal substance on their person. But what happens if illegal substances are found in a home or vehicle? A person could face constructive possession charges, even if the illegal substance is not...
Florida has a reputation for being tough on crime. That reputation, in many cases, is warranted. In addition to laws addressing the charges and consequences associated with individual crimes, Florida has a couple of laws aimed at putting and keeping people behind...
In criminal cases, evidence can make or break the outcome. However, not all evidence collected by law enforcement is allowed in court. Certain evidence can be ruled inadmissible, no matter how incriminating it may seem. When evidence is deemed inadmissible, the court...
Drug possession is arguably the least severe drug crime prosecuted regularly, although it can still result in felony charges and significant consequences. However, when compared with offenses related to drug trafficking or distribution, possession is certainly less...
Protective orders, also called injunctions for protection, are legally binding court orders in Florida. They are meant to protect someone from violence, threats or harassment. These orders must be taken seriously. If someone breaks the terms, severe legal consequences...