Monthly Archives: March 2020
Some of the Most Dangerous Cities in the US are in South Florida
You expect crime rates around a big city like Miami to be relatively higher than smaller towns in Florida, and the statistics generally support this assumption. Three municipalities in South Florida made it into the Top 40 Most Dangerous Cities in the US, including Florida City, Opa Locka, and Riviera Beach. Any time a… Read More »
5 Factors That Can Make Florida DUI Charges Worse
A conviction for violating Florida’s DUI law can make your life very difficult, as it could be months before you can legally drive again, you’ll have to pay hefty fines, and you may even face jail time. Under the circumstances, you want to do everything possible to defend your interests and obtain the best… Read More »
What Does Your Tongue Say About You in a Florida Drugged Driving Case?
While drunk driving may get more attention in the news headlines, it’s important to remember that you could be arrested for drugged driving under Florida’s statute on driving under the influence. The law prohibits operating a vehicle while your faculties are impaired by a controlled substance, a definition which includes marijuana. However, you probably… Read More »
5 Questions to Ask a Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you’ve been arrested for criminal charges in Florida, retaining a defense attorney should be high on your list of priorities. Whether you’re facing misdemeanor or felony charges, your sentence for a conviction could be incarceration, fines, and probation, so you owe it to yourself to obtain solid legal counsel. However, even though you’ve… Read More »
What is Florida’s “Shopkeeper’s Privilege” in Theft Cases?
Many shoplifting cases don’t start with a police encounter and arrest, but rather when a person is detained by the owner of the store where the alleged crime occurred. Such a scenario may seem to violate the individual’s civil rights, running counter to the assumption that only qualified law enforcement officers can make arrests…. Read More »