The U.S. Constitution provides people with many rights, including criminal law protections. Some of these protections may be used to defend a person who is accused of a crime. Protections overview There are some key U.S. Constitutional amendment protections that are...
Being pulled over by a police officer is almost always a stressful experience, especially if you do not know the reason for the stop. Even if you know the reason, an encounter with the police can still cause you anxiety. Police officers in Florida must have reasonable...
In Florida, if a driver is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they can face significant penalties. However, there are also potential defenses that may be available. Penalties For a first-offense DUI, the driver may receive a fine ranging from...
No family or relationship is perfect. While disagreements will occur, they are often resolved quickly and civilly. Unfortunately, some arguments get elevated and to an unsafe level. If law enforcement is needed to intervene or one party seeks out law enforcement for...
Two 22-year-old suspects are facing several federal charges after leading police on a three-county chase in Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Broward counties. The two suspects were already wanted for weapons charges in the three counties when deputies identified them as...
When drivers in Florida are stopped on suspicion of drunk driving, they can probably expect to face a series of questions and tests from the investigating officer. Many times, drunk driving stops are conducted after a police officer observes erratic driving, or...
A wide variety of factors are at play in criminal cases, including the facts, the evidence and the law. The facts and the evidence make every criminal case unique. The law, however, is supposed to be applied equally. That includes constitutional protections for...
Florida provides individuals with the right to protect themselves against crime and harm. Its stand-your-ground law can be a strong criminal defense when force is justifiably used. Castle doctrine Many states follow something known as the castle doctrine, which...
With the seemingly weekly deadly police shootings in the news, it may seem weird when a police officer is treating you kindly. And, while it is true that police are human too, which means they can be as kind as anyone else, sometimes, their kindness is insincere. The...
Drunk driving is rarely an isolated crime. More often than not, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will cause additional crimes after the original crime of DUI has been committed. A tragic example of this phenomenon occurred in Miami when a DUI suspect...
