While owning a gun is a right afforded by the U.S. Constitution, possessing a gun means taking on serious responsibilities. You are responsible for every time you discharge your weapon. As such, this opens you up to possible criminal allegations, such as a murder...
Drinking and driving is taken seriously in Florida. People who are arrested, charged and convicted will inevitably face a harsh series of penalties including a loss of driving privileges, fines and potential jail time. This is true regardless of the persons age....
Society tends to treat a drunk driving charge as something that just happens, and we should just brush it off and move on. While it is good to be optimistic when something serious happens in your life, the reality is that a drunk driving charge should always be taken...
Witnesses must take an oath to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth before they can testify at trial. But witnesses sometimes mischaracterize the facts, and sometimes they straight-up lie on the stand. Either situation can be disastrous for you in your...
What it means to be an American citizen can be a unique and individualized experience, but in a legal lens, it means having rights and protections by the laws of the land. In other words, the U.S. Constitution entitles citizens to several constitutional rights. Also...
When you see flashing lights come on behind you, your anxiety level immediately explodes. It is a natural reaction to being pulled over, regardless of what you are doing or were doing. However, knowing your rights and obligations can help you navigate the situation...
When law enforcement conducts a search, seizes evidence or makes an arrest, a legal process must be followed. Moreover, certain factors or standards must be met to move forward with any of these processes. Thus, when an individual is placed under arrest based on...
When most of our readers in Florida envision a DUI stop, they probably think of one thing: field sobriety tests. By now, most people know that law enforcement officers typically take certain steps to attempt to identify whether or not a driver might be intoxicated. Of...
No relationship is perfect. Issues can arise and arguments could ensue. And when the situation elevates to a certain level, the police might intervene to help diffuse the matter. In the heat of the moment, emotions tend to get the best of us. The stories shared by...
Florida’s insurance fraud laws cab cover just about any important communication with an insurance company. They apply to claims as well as to applications for coverage. Importantly, they do not just apply to outright lies. Information that the authorities deem as...
