Regardless of how you feel about DUI checkpoints, members of law enforcement tend to love them. This is because these roadblocks are generally effective at identifying motorists who have blood alcohol concentrations over Florida's 0.08% legal limit. You can get into a...
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How parents can help their college student after a DUI
When your child reaches college age, you can proudly view them as a full-fledged adult capable of making their own choices and mistakes. However, some mistakes can be too overwhelming for a young adult to face alone. If your child is under arrest for driving under the...
What does implied consent mean for you as a driver?
If law enforcement stops you for suspected drunk driving, they will typically use several techniques to learn whether you have had any alcohol. To this end, they may ask you to perform roadside sobriety tests, as well as to submit to a blood, breath or urine test....
What punishments can accompany DUIs in Florida?
Driving under the influence can result in a serious accident that harms yourself and others. It can also land you in legal trouble, regardless of whether it is your first or fiftieth offense. The state of Florida takes DUI very seriously, as reflected by their strict...
Designer drugs can still result in serious charges
If you face drug charges, there are various substances that police officers can investigate. One of the said substance types includes designer drugs. Chemists create designer drugs in clandestine labs across the U.S. Generally, chemists develop designer drugs to...
Corresponding consequences of criminal convictions for college students
Criminal charges are never a welcome event, but for young college students just starting to navigate adult life, they can be particularly damaging. Along with potential jail time, fines or court-ordered community service, the non-legal penalties of a conviction can...
What to do as a landlord if you suspect a tenant’s illegal drug use
As a landlord, you assume several liability risks when selecting tenants to rent your property. While most people are responsible and reliable, some tenants may damage their unit, abandon their lease or, most concerningly, engage in illegal activities on the premises....
How could medicinal marijuana lead to a DUI charge in Florida?
Recreational use of marijuana remains unlawful in Florida. As reported by WFLA.com, several attempts to legalize cannabis for recreational purposes have failed in the senate. Residents with a valid doctor’s prescription may, however, continue using medicinal...
How can you avoid self-incrimination if charged with a crime?
To prevent overreach by the government and law enforcement, the Founding Fathers established the right against self-incrimination in the U.S. Constitution. Savvy law enforcement officers and prosecutors seek to encourage defendants and witnesses to waive that right....
Should you mention your drug conviction on your FAFSA?
Few life experiences are more impactful than attending college. When you are pursuing higher education, you meet new people and try new things. According to the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities, college graduates also earn significantly more than...
