According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of drug-induced deaths in Florida is greater than the rate for the entire country. Recovery First Treatment Centers report that opioids are the second-most common drugs abused in Florida after...
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Does Florida have a flawed juvenile justice system?
If a Florida law enforcement officer arrests your teenager, you may not even know about it unless your child chooses to tell you about this distressing situation and his or her consequent court date. Why? Because Florida has what many officers refer to as a “catch and...
How does a DUI impact your schooling?
Getting a DUI conviction at any time for any reason can have serious repercussions on your future. This is also true if you are a college student or aspire to be one in the near future. Unfortunately, even a first-time DUI offense could have a major impact on your...
3 ways drug possession charges can affect your college student
College can be a time of challenging education and self-exploration for your child. Unfortunately, it can also be when your child makes a poor decision that requires legal help. If charged with drug possession, here are three possible repercussions your college...
How Florida defines white-collar crime and imposes penalties
Most people have heard of white-collar crime. What you may not know is that the term encompasses numerous crimes that fit within a certain definition. In Florida, white-collar crime is a crime in which a person commits an offense intending to engage in fraud, deprive...
What do you know about recording the police during a traffic stop?
Few things are more stressful than Florida police pulling a person over for suspicion of drunk driving. To protect their rights, citizens may use their smartphones to record police interactions. The Washington Post offers tips for recording law enforcement safely and...
What should you know about participating in drug court?
Struggles with drug use may affect every aspect of your life, up to and including getting you in trouble with the law. Although meant to prevent crime recidivism, time in jail may not provide you the help you need to avoid running afoul of law enforcement in the...
Common defenses for DUIs
Anyone caught drinking and driving faces serious consequences. The penalties for breaking the law include fines, jail time, and other restrictions. Even innocent people can suffer these punishments. The court system is imperfect. Those in power cannot always recognize...
A drug conviction no longer jeopardizes federal financial aid
Even though a four-year education can be almost unbelievably expensive, obtaining a bachelor's degree is a good way to build wealth. In fact, according to reporting from CNBC, individuals with these degrees tend to earn about 75% more over their lifetimes than those...
Applying for jobs when you have drug charges on your record
When you face drug charges, a conviction can have long-lasting consequences on your future. In addition to paying expensive fines and serving jail time, you experience significant changes in your life. With a drug arrest or conviction on your record, you may find it...
