Drug possession can result in serious legal consequences in Florida. Understanding the potential effects of a conviction is important when you face a court date for these charges. Review the factors that influence the prosecution of drug possession and related crimes...
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Florida college students and underage drinking
Drinking on college campuses is a common occurrence. Some view it as a rite of passage, others succumb to peer pressure, but whatever the reason, it is often considered a regular event at university parties. Despite the prevalence of this behavior, there are legal...
Can you refuse DUI testing during a traffic stop?
Say an officer pulls you over on suspicion of driving under the influence. If they find further reason to conduct an investigation upon stopping you, they might then administer a blood alcohol content (BAC) detection test. Breath analysis tests serve as one of the...
Can a prank land your Florida teen in legal trouble?
Teenage pranks are a common occurrence, whether they play them on friends or on those they do not like, but could your teen find him or herself in legal trouble with the Florida police and court systems as the result of such an act? The Pensacola News Journal reports...
Underage drinking, a first-time DUI and the effect on your future
When you enter college, there are a lot of “firsts” to contend with, but you are able to manage most of them. However, if law enforcement stops you on suspicion of drunk driving, you will find that becoming a first offender can cast a cloud over your life both now and...
What should you know about bail bonds?
When law enforcement officers arrest you for allegedly committing a drug or other crime and take you to jail, you are entitled to bail in most situations. Furthermore, the Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits the imposition of excessive bail....
Does test standardization for field sobriety tests make a difference?
When officers suspect a driver of hitting the road while under the influence, they submit this person to a battery of tests to prove whether there is enough evidence to make an arrest. Field sobriety tests often serve as one of the first tests a driver may come...
College students and the penalties for underage drinking
When you send your child off to college, you hope that they will focus on their studies and stay out of trouble. However, even good students can slip up as they adjust to their new freedom and responsibilities. If your college student is facing a charge for underage...
The consequences of possessing drug paraphernalia
Florida residents charged with possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia might face a conviction that affects various aspects of home and work life. Depending on your job, it could affect your professional license and the jobs you can legally hold. In situations where...
Common myths about DUI charges in Florida
After getting arrested for drinking and driving, you may have fears and concerns about what happens next as well as how a potential conviction could affect your life. You may also feel anxious about the consequences you face. According to the Florida Department of...
