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DUI Tests in Florida Explained
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about one in three traffic deaths involve drunk drivers. In 2017, the Florida Department of...
Boating Under the Influence Laws
Most of us are familiar with the term DUI, which stands for “driving under the influence (of drugs or alcohol).” Nautical aficionados usually know about...
Bar Fights and Criminal Charges in Florida
Bar fights are common. Mix alcohol with an inadvertent bump or a disparaging insult, and tempers flare. Usually fueled with overblown testosterone, that’s a powder...
Understanding Bail and Jail in Florida
There’s much talk about the injustice of bail. It is estimated that 70% of jailed inmates have not been convicted of a crime, but they...
Are Modified Neon Wheels Legal
Americans love their cars. Collectively, people in the United States own approximately 264 million passenger vehicles. That’s nearly one car per person. Cars are designed...
Teen Sexting Laws in Florida What Parents Should Know
Electronics are everywhere, and we all use them: smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktop computers. Teenage cellphone use now outpaces adult use. A few years ago, nearly...
Arrested With Rolling Papers What Happens Next
So many products have everyday, common uses. Plastic bags are used to wrap sandwiches. Rolling papers and pipes are used for smoking ordinary tobacco. How...
Student Locker Searches What Parents Should Know
We’re all aware of the recent senseless school shooting in Parkland, Florida. This has resulted in more calls for beefing up school security. With that,...
Shoplifting Charges and Legal Consequences
The National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (NASP) reports some staggering statistics. There are 27 million shoplifters in the United States today. This averages to about...
What Is Manslaughter Under Criminal Law
In Florida, manslaughter is a killing of another human being that does not meet the requirements of murder. Unlike murder, manslaughter does not require premeditation....