Monthly Archives: April 2020
How Prescription Medications Affect Florida DUI Charges
Medication, whether prescription or not, can have powerful effects on the human body. Lawmakers recognized that controlled substances may seriously impact a motorist’s physical and cognitive capabilities, which is why Florida’s driving under the influence statute includes a prohibition on drugged driving. If you get pulled over by police on suspicion of DUI, you’ll… Read More »
Florida Domestic Violence Cases and Implications for Your Job
Criminal domestic violence charges are extremely serious because of the potential punishment for a conviction, which may include at least 10 days in jail under Florida’s domestic violence mandatory minimum sentencing. However, a conviction – or even just an arrest – can affect many other aspects of your life. Domestic violence charges carry a… Read More »
What is ‘Bail Jumping’ and How Does It Affect My Florida Criminal Case?
In criminal cases, it’s common for a person to be released on bail and be somewhat free until the matter concludes. The modifier is due to the fact that you’re not truly free while your case is pending. Even though you’re not in custody, you still have certain obligations after you’ve bailed out –… Read More »
Can Florida Police Request Non-Standardized Field Sobriety Tests?
If you’re pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in Florida, you know there’s a chance that officers will request you to perform field sobriety tests to check your level of impairment. In many situations, police will employ one or more of the three standardized field sobriety tests described by AAA: horizontal gaze nystagmus,… Read More »
Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorneys Open During COVID-19 Pandemic
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 has disrupted lives across the US and throughout Florida, as people comply with stay-at-home orders, work remotely, and support their children through e-learning. However, while many court operations have been suspended through May 2020, the Judicial Complex for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Fort Lauderdale, FL remains open for certain… Read More »
Top Cybercrimes in Florida
Cybercrime is defined as any offense that involves a computer and a network in furtherance of a crime, so it covers a wide range of activities. As authorities receive advanced training and increased access to high-tech solutions that help them detect cybercrimes, the number of investigations and arrests has skyrocketed. According to a recent… Read More »
FAQs About Florida’s Accident Report Privilege in DUI Cases
If you’re involved in a car accident after consuming a few drinks, you could find yourself in a difficult predicament. Florida imposes a duty to provide information and render assistance for motorists, which requires you to give responding law enforcement officers your name, address, registration, and other information. At the same time, fulfilling this… Read More »
Pros and Cons of Plea Bargaining in a Florida Criminal Case
Plea agreements, commonly known as plea bargains, are quite common in Florida as an option for resolving criminal charges. In fact, according to the Innocence Project, 97 percent of all criminal cases in the US are disposed of through an agreement between prosecutors and defendants. The option to plea bargain may seem attractive, since… Read More »