Laws prohibiting public intoxication vary from state-to-state. Certain states do not even have any laws against such behavior. However, Florida specifically outlaws disorderly intoxication. If you appear drunk in public, you may face criminal penalties, including...
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Important facts about Florida drug laws
Many states now embrace the full decriminalization of marijuana. However, some states have not caught onto the trend.In Florida, parties may still face drug charges for the use of marijuana. It is important to understand a few facts about Florida's drug laws.Mixed...
Drinking laws college students need to know
School will be starting again soon, which means college students will be back in the watchful eye of local law enforcement and campus discipline. It is important to know relevant laws to avoid getting into trouble that can cause you to lose scholarships,...
Tips for getting medical care after a car accident
If you sustain an injury in a car accident, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans stay in the hospital for a total of one million days every year from accident injuries. Whether you go to the emergency room, visit an...
Can participating in drug court help keep you out of prison?
In many cases, Florida residents who face drug-related criminal charges probably would not have found themselves in their current situations had they not had drug habits they needed to support. Often, drug addiction and criminal activity go hand in hand. If you...
DUI arrests must have reasonable suspicion and probable cause
Many people who receive DUI charges in the Fort Myers area believe they have few or limited defense options to help overcome their situations. Several factors unknown by the public can affect the outcome of drunk driving or driving while under the influence charges,...
Driving tips for the Fourth of July
Summertime is on the horizon, which means it is almost time to celebrate Independence Day. While your Fourth of July may be full of barbecues and fireworks, there is a high risk of it involving car accident injuries too. Did you know that the Fourth of July is the...
How much does a Florida DUI raise your auto insurance rates?
Drunk driving is a serious offense, and if authorities in Florida stop your car and believe that you have been drinking, you can count on them asking you to take a breath test. If that breath test results in a driving under the influence charge, and if that charge...
3 steps you should take after an accident
Getting into a car accident is never on anyone's agenda for the day, but unfortunately things happen. Regardless of the cause of the collision, certain steps should occur directly following the incident.Once you determine that you did not suffer any major injuries,...