Golf carts are a familiar sight in Florida's neighborhoods and golf courses. Many people believe that driving a golf cart is less regulated than operating a car. However, Florida law treats golf carts in ways that might surprise you, especially when it comes to...
Getting a DUI can make a serious impact on a person's life. This goes for any person, and whether or not it is a first-time DUI. How exactly can one single DUI potentially alter the course of a person's entire life, though? Obvious impacts of a DUI The College...
Few things are more stressful than Florida police pulling a person over for suspicion of drunk driving. To protect their rights, citizens may use their smartphones to record police interactions. The Washington Post offers tips for recording law enforcement safely and...
After a night out drinking, it is difficult to know whether you have exceeded the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration. Many factors, like whether you have food in your stomach and whether you are male or female, can impact how quickly your BAC level rises....
If law enforcement stops you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or chemical substances, you face the suspension of your driver’s license. License suspension is a tough penalty to deal with for almost all drivers, but...
You may be shocked to know that you can be charged with a DUI just for sitting in the driver’s seat of your car. After all, the first letter in DUI stands for “driving.” However, the language of the law is not limited to the actual driving of the vehicle. Florida law...
Your child has worked hard to get into college. However, criminal charges can suddenly dim a bright-looking future. This is not the time to take a tough-love approach with your child, nor is it the time to chalk this up to young adults being young adults. All criminal...
Making the same mistake twice is frustrating and embarrassing. But when you burn some toast for the second time, all you have is twice as much burnt toast. Facing criminal charges is different, especially in Florida.In many situations, a second, third or later arrest...
Chilly northern winters often drive residents to southern states like Florida to bask in the warmer weather and get away from the dangerous and depressing icy conditions of their home state. However, just because you’ve visiting Florida for the winter season doesn’t...
Many people think a DUI charge is not a significant offense. But while Florida classifies DUIs as misdemeanors, receiving one actually has serious penalties and far-reaching consequences. How can a lawyer help?No matter the number of offenses on your record, hiring an...