Depending on the state and the drug, drug charges carry specific penalties. Cocaine laws are a special category when it comes to drug charges. In Florida, drug possession can range from a misdemeanor to a felony. Drug charges in Florida In Florida, cocaine is classed...
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Fatal accidents show a sight decrease in first half of 2022
Florida residents got some good news during the first nine months of 2022 with a decrease in fatal traffic accidents. However, at the same time, fatalities increased when pedestrians and cyclists were involved. Even though the decrease was only 0.2% over the previous...
Can you be arrested for drowsy driving?
Most drivers have gotten behind the wheel while tired. It’s safe to say they didn’t realize how dangerous it was. According to the National Academy of Medicine, going without sleep for 18 hours impairs your driving as much as a blood alcohol concentration level of...
Drunk driving during the holidays
The holidays bring many people together at festive events. Traveling to the location requires many to drive on Florida roads, which could be dangerous. Accidents may happen for several reasons, and drivers should be aware of the dangers to avoid any collisions....
Night shifts linked to far higher car accident risks
Drowsy driving accidents in Florida and around the country injure tens of thousands of road users each year, often fatally, and the results of a 2021 study suggest that these collisions are often caused by motorists who suffer from a medical condition known as shift...
Avenues of compensation for auto accident passengers
Injury claims for passengers differ significantly from the potential claims of drivers when involved in an auto accident. Florida uses a "no fault" insurance system that allows additional medical coverage for some who have appropriate insurance, and passengers have an...
How Drug Recognition Experts evaluate impairment in Florida
Most Florida drivers know how authorities detect alcohol in the system when they pull someone over. This can lead to a false sense of security when getting behind the wheel – if you didn’t drink, you’re in the clear, right? Driving under the influence doesn’t...
Drunk driving still presents a major threat
In far too many cases, people are seriously injured in Florida accidents that are caused by drunk drivers. Each year, over 10,000 people lose their lives nationwide in accidents linked to drunk driving as well. While drunk driving crashes have gone down in the past...
Distracted driving can be dangerous
Anything that takes someone’s attention from the task at hand creates the potential for a mistake. When driving a car, diverted attention and subsequent errors could cost someone their life. Not stopping at an intersection and going through a stop sign may result in...
Reckless driving causes harm
Victims and their families might feel furious at reckless drivers who cause accidents. Such accidents are often avoidable ones, especially when the driver's deliberate and outrageous behavior leads to the crash. Reckless drivers might avoid consequences for their...