Car accidents in Florida can all too often be fatal. There are many causes that can be blamed for these deadly crashes. Most will be due to the condition of the driver. They may be distracted or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It will be up to you to do all...
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Operating a boat or vessel in Florida and implied consent laws
Florida has implied consent laws pertaining to drunk driving. Those laws also apply to anyone operating a boat or vessel. What are the laws for individuals operating boats? People who operate boats or vessels are subject to the same laws as those involving drivers of...
What is neurogenic shock and how serious is it?
Car accidents are a regular occurrence on Florida roads, and many people suffer injuries as a result of crashes. Neurogenic shock is one of the most serious injuries that might occur. What is neurogenic shock? Neurogenic shock is a serious medical condition that comes...
Reducing felony drug charges to a misdemeanor
Most criminal charges, including drug charges, are resolved with a plea bargain that takes place long before the case goes to trial. If a defendant takes a plea bargain, they agree that they will accept a less severe charge instead of going to trial. If you're a...
Preventing road distractions
Imagine eight people dying each day because of distractions on the public roads. This stunning reality of motor vehicle accidents is also alive in Florida. What drivers have to understand is that distractions come from what’s also being called normal. Tell the writer...
Ways to challenge field sobriety tests
A field sobriety test allows an officer in Naples, Florida, to check drivers for impairment. Officers often use the tests made standard by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. However, the accuracy of these tests is debatable and drivers can challenge...
Can a trafficking charge be reduced?
Trafficking means moving a particular amount of drugs across a border. Drug charges include selling, purchasing, delivering, manufacturing or crossing a border. Depending on the situation, there are different levels of felonies in Naples, Florida. There are...
Dangerous driving habits a national crisis
Highway deaths in 2020 were the highest in a decade despite the much lower traffic volumes during the lockdown. Feeling isolated and stressed during the early days of the pandemic, some drivers took to the road and found those empty highways were an opportunity to put...
What is likely to happen after your first DUI in Florida?
A person under the influence of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances while operating a vehicle is committing a DUI. A first-time DUI is a second-degree misdemeanor in Naples, Florida, but the penalties that go with a first-time DUI are stricter than other...
Florida man charged with bribery
Residents of Naples and other nearby areas of Florida may want to learn more about the Tampa-area man who is being charged with bribery. The case involves bid tampering in Temple Terrace and involves the Temple Terrace Community Development director. The charge...