When your child faces a criminal charge, you may find that it keeps you up at night. You may feel especially fearful if you believe there is a chance the state of Florida might try him or her as an adult. The repercussions associated with adult offenses are often much...
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Police can arrest you for DUI on horseback
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...
4 causes of big rig collisions
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...
A guide to disorderly conduct charges in Florida
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...
Can law enforcement search for drugs during a traffic stop?
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...
Probable cause in a Florida DUI
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...
Top 3 alcohol-related crimes
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...
What to do when you get in a car accident in Florida
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...
Are landlords liable for the drug activity of their tenants?
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...
3 dumb mistakes criminals make
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...