Recreational use of marijuana remains unlawful in Florida. As reported by WFLA.com, several attempts to legalize cannabis for recreational purposes have failed in the senate. Residents with a valid doctor’s prescription may, however, continue using medicinal...
To prevent overreach by the government and law enforcement, the Founding Fathers established the right against self-incrimination in the U.S. Constitution. Savvy law enforcement officers and prosecutors seek to encourage defendants and witnesses to waive that right....
Few life experiences are more impactful than attending college. When you are pursuing higher education, you meet new people and try new things. According to the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities, college graduates also earn significantly more than...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of drug-induced deaths in Florida is greater than the rate for the entire country. Recovery First Treatment Centers report that opioids are the second-most common drugs abused in Florida after...
If a Florida law enforcement officer arrests your teenager, you may not even know about it unless your child chooses to tell you about this distressing situation and his or her consequent court date. Why? Because Florida has what many officers refer to as a “catch and...
Getting a DUI conviction at any time for any reason can have serious repercussions on your future. This is also true if you are a college student or aspire to be one in the near future. Unfortunately, even a first-time DUI offense could have a major impact on your...
College can be a time of challenging education and self-exploration for your child. Unfortunately, it can also be when your child makes a poor decision that requires legal help. If charged with drug possession, here are three possible repercussions your college...
Most people have heard of white-collar crime. What you may not know is that the term encompasses numerous crimes that fit within a certain definition. In Florida, white-collar crime is a crime in which a person commits an offense intending to engage in fraud, deprive...
Few things are more stressful than Florida police pulling a person over for suspicion of drunk driving. To protect their rights, citizens may use their smartphones to record police interactions. The Washington Post offers tips for recording law enforcement safely and...
Struggles with drug use may affect every aspect of your life, up to and including getting you in trouble with the law. Although meant to prevent crime recidivism, time in jail may not provide you the help you need to avoid running afoul of law enforcement in the...
