If you are a college student, white- or blue-collar worker or just an average resident of Florida caught with “recreational drugs,” the amount you have is an important consideration. In fact, it can be the difference between a felony or misdemeanor charge...
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Month: December 2017
Distracted driving law may become reality
During the holidays, residents in Florida likely hear a lot of reports about checkpoints being set up to watch for or nab drunk drivers. This makes a lot of sense with so many parties and other celebrations going on at which people generally consume alcoholic...
Increased enforcement against suspected drug dealers
Residents in Florida may often wonder how a person ends up being identified by or arrested by police for a suspected crime involving drugs. The reality is that there may be many ways this happens including a member of law enforcement witnessing a potential criminal...
What happens if I refuse to submit to a sobriety test?
If you have ever been pulled over for suspected drunk driving in Florida, you know that it can be frightening. Many people feel overwhelmed when speaking with a police officer, and it's normal to have concerns about your future and how you can protect yourself in...
Driving school for a DUI offense
When an officer stops a person who is driving while intoxicated, or DUI, in Florida, the offender often receives more than court dates and high-priced fines. According to the Florida State Legislature’s Statutes, any driver who has physically been in control of...
Driver admits guilt with no plea deal in fatal crash
Florida residents who hear about the numerous drunk driving accidents that continue to happen around the state may often wonder how many of those drunk drivers actually get served some form of justice. While nothing can bring a person back from the dead or restore a...
Is distracted driving a public health crisis?
Florida readers know that distracted driving is a serious threat to the health and safety of every person on the roads. Often, people associate distracted driving with texting and driving, but that is not the only way that a driver could face the temptation to look...