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,...
You know taking illegal street drugs is wrong, so you stay away from them. However, you may wonder if you can get in trouble by taking a pill or two from someone else's prescription. Is it illegal?In Florida, taking prescription drugs that do not belong to you can...
Summer vacation time will be here before you know it and life will become more relaxed, except for the increase in visitors and traffic in our part of the Sunshine State.The opportunities for DUI arrests increase at this time of the year, as well. However, two DUI...
The ability to drive is a convenience that impacts your life every day. Whether you commute to work in Cape Coral or need to run errands in Fort Myers, your car is the thing that gets you there. When the police charge you with a DUI, you may have to find alternate...
It is no secret that raising a teenager can be challenging and exhausting. Many teens feel a strong urge to explore and rebel, which can get them in trouble with the law. If this happens to your child, you are not alone. In 2017, there were approximately 809,700...
Spring break is a fun time to get away from lectures, assignments and exams. Some Florida students use this welcome downtime to vacation and party. In fact, some of the most popular spots for spring breakers are in Florida, including Miami Beach, Panama City Beach and...
Thanks to upbeat, charming commercials, you may believe insurance companies are your friends. After all, if they fail to keep customers happy, then they will fail to keep customers at all. It should be in their best interest to help you, right?Wrong. It is in their...
The law treats white collar crimes very seriously, and those convicted of these crimes can face severe penalties.Anyone who is facing white collar charges should understand certain key facts about these offenses and the trial process.Bank fraud definitionAs a type of...
In most cases, people do not intend to be a danger to themselves and others, but that can be what happens when individuals drink over their limits or use illegal drugs. These activities often result in trouble with the law, as well. However, a DUI can be a sign of a...
When you leave your driveway and head out onto the open road, you usually do not have to worry about encountering the police. If you do find yourself pulled over beside the road, however, how you act may affect your future. That is, you may need to assert your legal...