Getting a DUI is a big deal, and it makes sense to take the charges seriously from the offset. However, most people think about the short-term effects rather than looking at the lasting impacts. Both can have an equally devastating impact on a person's life after a...
Criminal Defense
Fighting drug possession charges after a traffic stop
When you face drug possession charges after a traffic stop, what the officers found is less important than where and how they found it. Depending on the situation, a conviction is not a foregone conclusion. You may have options to fight the charges. Consider the...
Is it legal to avoid a DUI checkpoint?
Most people have at least heard of DUI stops or checkpoints, which can occur at any point on any road. However, much fewer people realize that they can actually avoid these checkpoints in completely safe and legal ways. But how? Navigating DUI checkpoints LifeSafer...
Is there leniency for first offenses of domestic violence?
A dispute between spouses or family members can escalate to the point of violence. In some cases, a parent releases anger and violence toward a child. These are situations of domestic violence, a crime in Florida that carries harsh penalties. Accusations of domestic...
When does your right to remain silent kick in?
If you watch much television, you can probably recite the Miranda advisement from memory. After all, the warning is common in police dramas, as it gives them some authenticity. The Miranda advisement has some real-world implications, though. Indeed, it may keep you...
Can you avoid DUI traps?
Police can set up DUI checkpoints anywhere along the highway and in most cases, they do not even have to give warning in advance. They do not have to provide alternative routes to drivers, either. However, that does not mean that drivers cannot find their own...
When is jail time mandatory after a Florida DUI?
After a Florida law enforcement official stops your car, administers a breath test and then charges you with drunk driving, you may face serious penalties if the charge ends up leading to a conviction. The penalties you face for a Florida DUI conviction may vary based...
Understanding common forms of DUI evidence
When charged with driving under the influence (DUI), conviction requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt. In some cases, charges rest entirely on a host of evidence collected by the prosecution in order to convict. A DUI case, and its subsequent conviction and...
Drunk driving charges and restricted driving privileges
If charged with driving drunk, your life could change in many ways. You could face financial hardships as a result of missing work, losing your job or paying fines. From an emotional standpoint, these allegations are often very difficult to deal with, and many people...
Can you go to prison for drug possession in Florida?
After a drug possession arrest in Florida, you likely have concerns about potential prison time. While misdemeanor drug offenses may carry up to a year in jail, you could receive a prison sentence for a felony offense. Review the possible penalties for felony drug...
