When the police pull someone over on suspicion of driving under the influence in Florida, the standard procedure is to ask them to participate in field sobriety testing. Many people are unaware that this is a request they can deny. What are field sobriety tests? There...
Getting hit by a drunk driver can change your life forever. Your injuries can rob you of your independence, comfort, ability to care for your children and potential future earnings. A drunk driver can also take away a beloved spouse, parent or child forever. Florida's...
A drug possession charge refers to when an individual is in possession of a controlled substance, and its purpose is for personal use rather than for distributing or selling. The specific charge varies depending on the type and amount of substance held. The penalties...
Did you know that 958 people died in car accidents involving drinking and driving in Florida in 2022? This means that 31% of roadway fatalities involved impaired driving. Due to the increase in DUI fatalities, police departments are positioning officers outside common...
Often, people who face drug-related charges struggle with addiction and mental illness. If you struggle with a substance use disorder, there is a high chance that you have co-existing mental health disorders. Substance use disorder can make it difficult for you to...
Did you know that more than 10,000 people die every year as a result of drinking and driving? In fact, every 45 minutes, someone dies in a drinking-and-driving accident. A blood alcohol concentration rate of 0.08 or higher can result in a DUI charge, but more than...
Having a child accused of committing a crime can increase your concerns about the type of life your child will continue to live. As a parent, you most likely want to facilitate healthier, more responsible habits in your child. While you cannot control your child's...
Drunk driving, also known as driving under the influence (DUI), is a serious crime in the state of Florida. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that penalties for multiple offenses can result in fines of thousands of dollars and several...
A DUI conviction can result in losing your license and being unable to drive for quite a long time. Not having access to this privilege can become a hardship, but the state offers an option that would allow you to resume driving despite the conviction. The ignition...
Not all drug crime offenders end up in the prison system. Florida offers an alternative for those who pose no additional risk to the community. Drug Court Programs provide supervision for non-violent offenders who want to make a change and become drug-free. Over time,...
