When you face drug charges, a conviction can have long-lasting consequences on your future. In addition to paying expensive fines and serving jail time, you experience significant changes in your life. With a drug arrest or conviction on your record, you may find it...
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Will you be able to drive again with a second DUI conviction?
You probably rely on your car day in and day out. But you may not realize how dependent you really are until you face a second conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). License suspension is a given for a second offense, but is there any way under...
Understand Florida’s drug schedule
Many people may not consider the kind of drugs involved in an offense. However, Florida has a drug schedule that categorizes substances and this may affect a defendant's potential penalty. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration says that there are five...
Are alcohol breath tests accurate?
Although many drunk driving convictions rely on the results provided, several factors may affect the accuracy of alcohol breath tests. In addition to roadside sobriety tests, law enforcement officers commonly ask motorists suspected of driving under the influence to...
Can an officer search your vehicle during a traffic stop?
If law enforcement pulls you over, it is important to remember your Fourth Amendment rights. Just as police cannot search your home without a warrant, they cannot search your vehicle without probable cause. Unfortunately, too many officers use traffic stops as a...
Understanding how one’s breath equates to their BAC
Were one to mention the number "0.08," most might likely recognize to be the legal limit for a person's blood-alcohol content (both in Florida and throughout most of the U.S.). The visual representation of this statistic (in most people's minds) is someone on the side...
How does a criminal conviction affect your ability to receive financial aid for college?
The majority of U.S. students, like yourself, rely on financial aid to help them through college. However, receiving a criminal conviction could force you to alter your plans. According to the U.S. Department of Education, you may have limited eligibility for student...
When can a DUI lead to manslaughter charges?
Driving under the influence is a serious charge on its own. However, there are some circumstances when a DUI can also result in additional charges, such as DUI manslaughter. When can a DUI result in manslaughter charges? Florida DUI manslaughter A DUI can result in a...
Looking at examples of drug paraphernalia
If you find yourself facing charges related to drug paraphernalia, the outcome of the case could have a significant impact on your life for many years. These charges can shatter one's reputation and lead to other challenges, such as struggling to find work in a...
Reduce your risk of DUI this New Year’s Eve
While New Year's Eve traditionally celebrates new beginnings, too much celebration could result in unwanted legal involvement or even a serious accident. The National Safety Council says that about 36% of December 31 through January 1 motor vehicle fatalities result...
