If you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror, you probably have questions. With so much uncertainty, it can be tempting to allow the police whatever they request, but the truth is that you do not necessarily have to allow the police to enter your vehicle. Do the...
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Wrongful convictions lead to police lineup reforms
Psychologists and groups advocating for criminal justice reform in Florida and around the country have known for decades that eyewitness identifications can be extremely unreliable. According to the Innocence Project, approximately 71% of the wrongly convicted...
Defending yourself against accusations of bribery
Facing criminal charges involving financial crime is a serious threat to your future. If convicted, you face the possibility of extended time behind bars. While white collar crimes lack an element of violence, they are still serious offenses prosecuted to the fullest...
Don’t make these mistakes after getting pulled over
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...
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...
Florida’s open container law
Florida law prohibits open containers of alcohol in motor vehicles whether they are being driven or not. The pertinent statute defines an open container as a flask, bottle, can or other container that is capable of being consumed from or has a seal that has been...
Will my vehicle be impounded if I get a DUI?
Mandatory impound or incapacitation for the cars of motorists convicted of DUI is the law of the land in Florida. However, many residents are not aware there are options and exceptions to this rule that may save them a bit of cash or help them avoid losing the right...
Florida man accused of embezzling from church
A 47-year-old Florida man who has been accused of embezzling more than $100,000 from a DeFuniak Springs church has been fired by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. The WCSO announced the man’s termination in an Oct. 6 press release. The man had worked for the agency...
Florida foreclosure fraud ring widens to include lawyers
After a Florida couple was sentenced to years in prison for their role in running a real estate fraud ring, police thought that the case was closed. Soon after the couple was sentenced, a fraud and money laundering investigator noticed that a foreclosure surplus check...
Fleeing police is a felony offense
Escaping trouble is human nature. It is a form of self- preservation to avoid something that may cause us harm. However, when that escape involves fleeing from police, many drivers end up with even more trouble than they bargained for. When a driver fails to stop for...