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DUI Charges in Florida
Driving takes a lot of skill and quick action, so you need to be sober. Being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other substance can affect your ability to drive safely. In fact, it is such a serious offense that you could get your license taken away, which would affect your ability… Read More »
Firearm Possession by Felons
While the Second Amendment gives us the right to bear arms, this right is not extended to convicted felons. A person convicted of a felon loses certain rights, and losing their right to own a gun is one of them. Convicted felons are not allowed to own or purchase firearms except under certain circumstances…. Read More »
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
You are leaving the grocery store when you back up and hit another vehicle. You are crossing an intersection when another vehicle T-bones you. These situations can be stressful. At the time, you may be frustrated and not thinking straight. You may panic and keep on driving. After a car accident, you need to… Read More »
What to Know About Commercial DUI
As a driver on Florida’s roadways, you may know that the blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is 0.08. This means driving with this BAC or higher is illegal and can lead to various penalties, including fines and license loss. But for commercial drivers, the stakes are higher and the legal BAC is much lower…. Read More »
What Are the Charges for Drug Paraphernalia?
If you use drugs, be careful. Even having drug paraphernalia on you in Florida can result in serious criminal charges. Drug paraphernalia is defined as any equipment, product, or material that is used for planting, cultivating, processing, storing, or consuming illegal drugs. Paraphernalia may include the following: Pipes Bongs Rolling papers Syringes Scales Grinders… Read More »
Types of Theft in Florida
Theft is a pretty broad crime in Florida and most other states. Whether you steal something as small as a candy bar or something much more major, like a car, you can be charged with theft. There is petit theft, which is relatively minor theft, like shoplifting. There is also grand theft, which involves… Read More »
What to Know About Probation Violations
If you commit a crime, you don’t always have to go to jail. Instead, you may be put on probation. Probation is an alternative to incarceration. It allows a person to serve their sentence in the community. Probation is often granted for less serious offenses, such as misdemeanors. It may also be given to… Read More »
Driving With No License
Florida may seem like a laidback state, but they take licensing seriously. Under Section 322.03 of the Florida Statutes, a person may not drive any motor vehicle on a roadway in the state unless they have a valid driver license. It’s important that this law is followed. Unlicensed drivers are a huge problem in… Read More »