On a Thursday earlier in December, a police officer was on patrol in an area where multiple burglaries had been reported. When he noticed a parked vehicle and saw four people exiting, he approached them. He asked for proof of identity, perhaps to check whether any of...
Many people think a DUI charge is not a significant offense. But while Florida classifies DUIs as misdemeanors, receiving one actually has serious penalties and far-reaching consequences. How can a lawyer help?No matter the number of offenses on your record, hiring an...
Many readers of our criminal defense blog posts in Southwest Florida and elsewhere across the state likely have children. And they were of course kids themselves once.Which speaks to insight. Namely, it breeds a sharp understanding of parents that their children are...
Probation is a service that you may be eligible for after committing a crime. Rather than facing jail time or other harsh penalties, probation serves to correct offenders' behaviors and prevent them from committing the crime again.Types of probationThe probation...
Safety regulators and criminal law authorities work hard to capture the attention of motorists concerning various enforcement campaigns they periodically roll out across the country.One standard tactic is to work with marketers skilled in conjuring memorable phrases...
Most adults understand that the legal limit is 0.08. This means that anyone with a blood alcohol concentration over 0.08% legally cannot drive a vehicle. However, this limit is not the same for everyone. For those under age 21, even possessing alcohol is against the...
Readers of our Fort Myers criminal defense blog at the Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey know a loaded question when they see one. We are confident that most visitors to our website harbor reasoned doubts regarding today’s above-posed headline entry and any claim that a...
Sending your kid off to college can be both relieving and stressful. While college is a time for your young adult to explore their freedom and experience new things, they may also face temptations and challenges. And sometimes, indulging in those temptations can have...
A 22-year-old Florida woman was arrested when authorities pulled her vehicle over as she was on her way to fetch her boyfriend upon his release from jail. According to authorities, the woman was a known offender for driving with a revoked or suspended license. Law...
Sometimes, people in Florida and elsewhere do things without realizing that their actions could be deemed unlawful. One such case recently led to a judge sending a 39-year-old man to jail for contempt of court. The man has now filed an appeal, claiming his public...
