If law enforcement arrests and charges your child with a crime, you may feel angry, fearful and helpless. Understanding the Florida juvenile justice process can help you get a handle on this difficult situation. Learn more about what to expect if your child becomes...
The legal system generally separates juveniles from adults except in rare circumstances. Most of the time, a crime you commit as a juvenile goes on your juvenile record. While many people think the state erases this record when you turn 18, that is not true. Every...
Many drivers may have preconceived expectations for how law enforcement conduct traffic stops, and what they should or should not do during the interaction with the officer. According to WUFT, a Florida NPR station, Florida has 40 police academies that teach...
Eyewitnesses often have important roles in criminal cases. These witnesses may be able to point out a suspect. Unfortunately, some lineups lead to misidentification. This can happen for several different reasons. One of the most common reasons, however, may be that...
If your child faces juvenile criminal charges, you likely want to clarify what happened and led to this situation. One thing that may come up in the course of your investigation into the fact s is entrapment. Unfortunately, most people misunderstand what entrapment...
Criminal charges can have a profound impact on an individual’s career progression. Jailtime dramatically disrupts a person’s studies and career momentum. Once released, it might feel like starting all over again. Many employers also complete background checks, which...
The state of Florida takes driving under the influence of alcohol quite seriously, so, as you might imagine, the penalties for doing so increase in severity with each conviction. In addition to facing serious criminal penalties for drinking and driving on more than...
As many people are aware, the U.S. Constitution imposes limits on the power of law enforcement to search property. A police officer requires a warrant or probable cause in order to conduct a search. However, sometimes an officer might claim a rationale to search a car...
Florida law establishes several different controlled substance crimes. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you could receive charges of possession or possession with intent to sell. Before facing your court date, learn about the state-imposed penalties for...
During a traffic stop for a suspected DUI, the officer will typically request that you take a test that will determine how much alcohol you have in your body. This is usually a roadside breathalyzer. You breathe into a machine and it calculates your blood alcohol...