Summertime is on the horizon, which means it is almost time to celebrate Independence Day. While your Fourth of July may be full of barbecues and fireworks, there is a high risk of it involving car accident injuries too. Did you know that the Fourth of July is the...
Month: May 2019
How can you improve your chances of getting a DUI expunged?
Having a criminal record can jeopardize the future of anyone in Florida. For example, a single DUI conviction that could have been avoided could prevent a young adult from gaining admission to a college or university, obtaining financing or securing employment, among...
Florida lawnmower operator accused of drinking and driving
Operating a motorized lawnmower such as a John Deere, Massey Ferguson or a Craftsman can be dangerous, and when such a machine is taken onto a Florida roadway, the operator is subject to all the traffic laws of the state. A recent incident in Polk County led to a...
How much does a Florida DUI raise your auto insurance rates?
Drunk driving is a serious offense, and if authorities in Florida stop your car and believe that you have been drinking, you can count on them asking you to take a breath test. If that breath test results in a driving under the influence charge, and if that charge...
Drug possession: What constitutes a probation violation?
Judges in Florida have a degree of discretion when it comes to sentencing in a criminal court. Sentences can range from prison time, community service, fines and probation. Probation is a period of supervision by a probation officer, ordered by a court for crimes such...
3 steps you should take after an accident
Getting into a car accident is never on anyone's agenda for the day, but unfortunately things happen. Regardless of the cause of the collision, certain steps should occur directly following the incident.Once you determine that you did not suffer any major injuries,...
Nearly 60 people face Florida drug charges, more arrests expected
A six-month investigation on federal, state and local levels into fentanyl and crystal meth trafficking along Florida's east coast culminated in almost 60 arrests. The drug charges include drug trafficking and racketeering. The county sheriff noted that the volume of...
3 reasons to stay away from other people’s prescriptions
You know taking illegal street drugs is wrong, so you stay away from them. However, you may wonder if you can get in trouble by taking a pill or two from someone else's prescription. Is it illegal?In Florida, taking prescription drugs that do not belong to you can...