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Florida law provides the courts with a unique option to punish minors for crimes such as theft and robbery. The statute allows a judge to revoke a young person’s driver’s license when the person is guilty of a crime that deprives others of their rightful property. The...
When people are arrested for driving under the influence in Florida, they will likely face criminal charges in court. But what happens when that person also has a civil case pending? What is a civil case? A civil case is a legal dispute between two or more parties...
If you're pulled over on suspicion of DUI in Florida, the police officer may ask you to perform field sobriety tests. These tests are typically designed to help officers determine whether a person is intoxicated. It's important to know what these tests entail as well...
Residents and health professionals in Fort Lauderdale and other nearby areas of Florida may want to learn more about how a medical provider can receive an emergency suspension of their license. It involves a positive drug test. Officials do not take positive tests...
Prosecutors in Florida and around the country usually rely on breath test results to prove intoxication in drunk driving cases, but this kind of evidence can sometimes be challenged. The devices police officers use to measure the amount of alcohol in a DUI suspect's...
Getting accused of a felony in Florida may mean that you will go to trial to await your fate. If you've had prior convictions for anything in the past, you may be worried that they can count against you for this current allegation. Access to prior criminal offenses...
If you own or operate a laser device, it's important to know that you can face felony charges if you use the device unlawfully. A felony is a serious crime that can lead to prison time. There are specific laws governing the use of laser devices that you need to...
A Florida woman faces a raft of felony charges including counts of vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter in connection with a November 2021 motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of a 42-year-old man. The 33-year-old Plantation resident’s bond has been set at...
According to research efforts, approximately 25.3 million people in Florida and across the country have used guns in self-defense. Other national surveys conducted show that 44% of all U.S. households have at least one gun. The argument against guns There are many who...
Stats from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement report 32,177 DUI arrests in 2018. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol in every state. A driver in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, may face several penalties for DUI. Overview...