According to the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics, a comprehensive 2018 report found that roughly 61.5 million American adults experienced police contact at least once in the past 12 months at the time of the survey. Most police contact...
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Month: January 2021
Can you go to jail over your first drug offense?
In some ways, a first-time drug offense in Florida is almost scarier than a repeat offense. You don't know what to expect and might not be sure how much trouble you're in. Will you have to serve jail time if this is your first offense, or can you get away with paying...
Examining Florida’s lack of compulsory driver retraining classes
In Florida, drivers can get a learner's permit at 15, a restricted license at 16 and a full driver's license at 18. Florida's Graduated Driver Licensing laws help young drivers gradually accumulate vital driving experience while avoiding unnecessary accidents. After...
The grave consequences of distracted driving
When behind the wheel, a driver’s sole responsibility is to operate the vehicle as safely as reasonably possible. Unfortunately, many drivers assume they are able to efficiently multitask, driving while also using their phones. Most people cannot safely do this, and...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of traffic cameras?
Traffic cameras provide practical advantages and a few disadvantages. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages, which is why many government officials and cops are using more cameras to stop crimes on the highway. What are the advantages of traffic cameras? Some...
Should you allow the cops to search your vehicle?
If you get pulled over by a police officer in Florida, they might ask if they can search your vehicle. The police can't search your vehicle without a valid reason, but they don't necessarily need your permission to do so. When you're in this situation, you might find...