It can be incredibly scary when law enforcement contacts you to tell you your child is in custody and accused of committing a crime. Your first instinct may be to get your child back home with you. The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice explains the juvenile...
When it comes to crime in their state, the perception of Floridians does not always match reality. This at least is true when it comes to reality as presented by crime statistics from a recent survey. Residents of the Sunshine State expressed rising levels of concern...
If you get arrested for drinking and driving, you could face serious consequences. These may include significant fines, loss of your driving privileges and the requirement to spend time in jail. You may be subject to these consequences if, according to the Florida...
If you have an excellent grade point average, you may have a reputation in your community for being a good kid. Those closest to you may also have little doubt about your chances of success in college. Still, even good kids who are likely to succeed academically...
If the Florida courts find you guilty of DUI, it is likely that you will need to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle. However, if you work at a job that requires you to drive company vehicles, you may wonder if this requirement will cause you to...
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...
Many individuals assume that prescription drugs are “legal’ because a doctor prescribes them. However, many types of prescription medications may be extremely addictive, and taking them over extended periods may lead to severe side effects. For this reason, state and...
Watching your child work through the legal system after committing a juvenile crime can cause unrest and concern as a parent. Perhaps your highest priority is to help your child reenter society successfully. Deterring your child from continued criminal conduct...
If police officers stop you under suspicion of drunk driving, you might feel helpless. Unfortunately, DUI law is one of the areas of criminal justice where case law has eroded your rights to an extensive degree. In other words, there are serious consequences for drunk...
Few things can ruin a fun afternoon at the ballpark faster than a stop for driving under the influence of alcohol. When making your gameday plans, you look for the best tickets, pick out your favorite cap and invite your best friends. Picking a designated driver,...
