As many people are aware, the U.S. Constitution imposes limits on the power of law enforcement to search property. A police officer requires a warrant or probable cause in order to conduct a search. However, sometimes an officer might claim a rationale to search a car...
Florida law establishes several different controlled substance crimes. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you could receive charges of possession or possession with intent to sell. Before facing your court date, learn about the state-imposed penalties for...
During a traffic stop for a suspected DUI, the officer will typically request that you take a test that will determine how much alcohol you have in your body. This is usually a roadside breathalyzer. You breathe into a machine and it calculates your blood alcohol...
Is your college student or young adult facing serious drug or alcohol-related charges in the Fort Myers area? He or she may be able to avoid jail time and receive substance use treatment through the Lee County Drug Court program. Learn more about the eligibility...
The decision to drive while under the influence (DUI) is always a risk. Not only is it a risk to the person who gets behind the wheel, but it is also a risk to passengers, pedestrians and other drivers on the road. If someone decides to drive after they have had too...
The central nervous system consists of the brain and spine. It is both the source and the main conduit of neural signals that tell the body how to function. CNS depressants are a class of drugs that slow down the central nervous system. A person who takes CNS...
When officers suspect a teenager is driving under the influence of alcohol, they often ask for a breath sample. If a breath test indicates your son or daughter has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02% or higher, an arrest is likely imminent. Still, breath tests are...
You may have heard of the term entrapment before, but do you really know what it means? Is it a valid defense for a drug charge? Under what circumstances is an entrapment defense able to hold up in a court of law? Keep reading for more information on what entrapment...
You are now on your own and off to college. Do you party or do you study? Have your new friends asked you to go along with them as they play pranks and embarrass other students? You may realize that joining your friends in hazing someone is not as much fun as you...
A child could face a serious felony charge if found on or near educational property with any weapon, whether concealed or open. Possessing a firearm, sword, knife or any type of a device capable of causing harm classifies as grounds for a third-degree felony offense. ...
