What does a criminal defense lawyer do? Few roles in the US justice system are as important and decisive.Defense attorneys play a pivotal, central role in the American criminal justice…
With so much going on, it can be hard to keep up with the status of your traffic tickets. You probably know you received a ticket but might have lost…
Florida courts and judges must follow specific Florida criminal sentencing guidelines for all criminal convictions. Although judges have some leeway when issuing a sentence, certain types of felonies must meet…
Florida DUI Penalties are taken very seriously. DUI charges in Florida carry serious consequences. Florida DUI laws are complicated, and the charges and penalties depend on several factors. An experienced…
In Florida and in many other states, speeding tickets are common. But you shouldn’t overlook them because they can negatively affect your car insurance rate. If you have received a…
Driving with a suspended license is a serious criminal offense in Florida. As a result, the State of Florida has recently toughened its law regarding driving on a suspended license. …
Actual possession Actual Possession simply means that the drugs, contraband or illegal substance are found on your person, clothing or body. It also means to have immediate and direct physical…
Traffic violations happen regularly, especially for individuals who regularly commute to work, school, or to and from appointments. If you accrue numerous traffic violations, you might face long-term license suspensions….
In Florida, a DUI conviction can have serious consequences. But the severity of those consequences depends on the specific facts of each case. A DUI in Florida can be either…
Paying a traffic ticket online probably seems like a simple and convenient option. You just want to get it done and stop thinking about it. But is that always the…
Florida law permits enforcement of a 15-20 mph speed limit in a school zone. This speed limit is enforceable for 30 minutes before, during, and after students arrive and leave…
Speeding is among the most common types of traffic violations. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV) reports that Orange County issued nearly 46,000 speeding tickets in…
When people consider traffic violations, they usually assume that these violations are speeding tickets or red light tickets. Those are the most common tickets issued in Florida, but there are…
What happens when a person commits a crime or is guilty of a certain number of traffic offenses/accumulates too many points on their record? Their driver’s license may be revoked…
Understanding a Habitual Traffic Offender in Florida Most traffic offenses are punishable by a small fine and points assessed against one’s driving record but nothing more. On the contrary, committing…
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) is a serious offense in the state of Florida. Indeed, a person who receives a DUI conviction may face serious…
Florida has aggressively embraced red light cameras over the past few years. Sold as a public safety measure, red light cameras actually help the government flood its coffers with money….
Florida Stop Sign Rules Many accidents happen at intersections because motorists do not follow the rules of the road. A stop sign, or a red light, is a clear indication…
Florida law is very clear that you must stop at a stop sign. The law also tells you where to stop and how you must yield to traffic. If you…
Florida law is very clear that those involved in a car accident should remain at the scene of the accident. Unfortunately, so many drivers flee that Florida is now facing…