Drivers in Florida will be sensible to learn about the laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol. It is crucial to understand that even a first time DUI arrest can have severe consequences. However, anyone who is accused of drunk driving is entitled to...
Month: September 2019
Miranda warnings as they relate to DUI cases
Miranda warnings are an integral component of the justice system. It is a warning police officers provide to suspects of crimes to inform them of their rights. Police read it to everyone from DUI offenders to teenagers who threaten relatives with a knife because they...
Former teacher awaits sentencing for drug crimes
A 37-year-old former Florida school teacher was recently found guilty by a jury in a case that involved multiple charges related to possession and selling of drugs to students at the middle school where she worked. Reportedly, she could be sentenced to as many as 35...
Juvenile crimes: Teenager allegedly pays for murder of parents
The parents of a Florida teenager are pressing charges after learning that their daughter planned to pay someone to kill them. The 17-year-old girl was arrested for juvenile crimes and charged with attempted murder. A police affidavit indicates that the teenager...
How a DUI may harm your child’s educational plans
Raising good kids in modern society can be challenging for any parent. Fortunately, if you encourage your son or daughter to pursue a college degree, you likely increase the chances of your child's success. Still, a conviction for driving under the influence may...
Alleged drunk driving costs child protection supervisor her job
Accusations of driving while intoxicated can have devastating consequences for anyone in Florida. Charges of drunk driving are serious, and a conviction can cause the driver to lose his or her driver's license, stiff fines, possible time in jail, along with a criminal...
Fort Myers man accused of weapons and drug crimes
Tips provided to the Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers led to an investigation into the activities of a man from North Fort Myers. The tips implicated the 65-year-old man in drug crimes that involved possession and dealing. The Lee County Sheriff's office responded by...