In Florida, people who are convicted of drunk driving can face many penalties. Some will be allowed to drive only if they have an ignition interlock device installed on their vehicle. The driver must blow into the machine so it can determine if they have alcohol in...
When a search and seizure leads to your arrest, it can feel like a very overwhelming situation because it is. A drug charge is a serious matter, as it can carry with it hefty fines and lengthy incarceration sentences. As such, it is important for those accused of drug...
Florida sees thousands of drunk driving arrests each year, from the Panhandle to the Keys. A DUI arrest may seem like a “minor” criminal accusation to some people, but the fact is that in Florida these types of charges are prosecuted quite vigorously. And, for those...
“Open up! It’s the police!” It is the nightmare scenario. There are cops at your door. It sounds like they are going to break the door down, and they want in. What now? Breathe. Today is going to be a bad day regardless of what you do. Accept that now. Your job now is...
We see the storyline play out on television all the time: the “bad guy” tries to get the victim to “drop the charges.” It is such a pervasive storyline that it has created the myth that when someone calls the police and charges result, that person now has the ability...
Domestic violence accusations can lead to serious charges. However, domestic violence itself is a fairly broad category, and a number of criminal charges and behaviors can be considered as domestic violence, depending on the circumstances. Types of domestic violence...
Many residents of West Palm Beach are immigrants to the United States who are not citizens. If you are one of these people and you get arrested for a crime, it will be important for you to speak with an attorney about your case and your options. One reason it is so...
Americans are protected from unlawful searches by law enforcement under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. One common drug crime defense in Florida cases is that the search for drug evidence was conducted illegally. If this defense is sufficiently...
Drug possession charges are probably some of the most common criminal charges that are prosecuted in Florida, and throughout the country. The so-called War on Drugs never really ended it seems, even though some states are taking action to reduce the severity of some...
If you have been arrested on criminal charges, you may be subjected to interrogation while in police custody. However, because of Fifth Amendment protections from self-incrimination, police are required to read you your Miranda rights before beginning the...
