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If you operate a car under the influence of alcohol, then the police can arrest you for DUI. However, you do not necessarily have to be in an actual automobile. Take the case of police arresting an intoxicated Florida woman who rode a horse down a highway. Although...

Driving near large trucks in a passenger car can be intimidating and even frustrating. Big rigs are massive and unwieldy vehicles that can cause some serious damage when something goes wrong. Even minor errors can result in unimaginable tragedy. If you collide with...

Whether you are hanging out with friends on Spring Break or enjoying a few drinks at a bar, things may get a little out of hand. One minute you are having a good time, only to be put in handcuffs the next. How can this happen?Florida has laws protecting the peace of...

If you are a resident of Fort Myers or Cape Coral, Florida, or one of the many “snow birds” who spend substantial time in this part of the country during the winter months, you know that getting pulled over by a law enforcement officer for an alleged traffic offense...

One of the general principles of criminal law is that police officers cannot - in most cases - stop people at random just in case they might be committing a crime. With the exception of properly set up DUI checkpoints, this principle also covers DUI stops.To make a...

Many adults harmlessly consume alcohol for leisure. However, alcoholic beverages often directly contribute to criminal acts. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, 80 percent of crimes in the U.S. involve alcohol or drugs. While alcohol...

Driving is such an everyday part of life that it is easy to overlook the high risk that comes with it. Yet in Florida, the number of traffic accidents have increased the last several years, with only a very slight drop in 2017, reveals statistics from Florida Highway...

Being a landlord can be financially rewarding, but it also comes with many risks. You have to deal with the possibility of tenants who do not pay rent on time, units that need major repairs and contracts that require clearer clauses. You also face multiple...

Anyone can become involved in criminal activity, from minor violations to severe offenses. Some people escape legal consequences, and others do not. Sometimes the difference between these outcomes is due to mistakes a criminal makes, such as these three.1. Talking too...

The start of a brand-new year in Fort Myers is often when people say goodbye to bad habits and start anew. There is nothing wrong with celebrating the opportunity to start over with a party. But when alcohol and driving are also involved, the beginning of a new year...