Did you know that of every 100,000 drivers, 3.48 have received a violation for street racing? From 2018 to 2022, Florida drivers received 6,641 citations for these violations. Illegal street racing has become an epidemic in Orange County, Florida. Residents of Orlando...
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When does driving with a suspended license become a felony?
Florida drivers can face license suspension for many reasons. These include failing to pay financial obligations like tickets, fines or child support, racking up too many points on their licenses or gaining the title of "habitual offender" among other causes. While...
Can you be arrested for shoplifting after leaving the store?
Leaving a store with unpurchased items does not always mean you will not face charges for shoplifting. Sometimes it can take days or weeks for the store to take action. They may present evidence to the police, warranting a notice to appear in court to face charges or...
Orange County’s Operation Green Light helps drivers restore suspended licenses
You are not alone if you find yourself with a suspended driver's license. In the state of Florida, there are around two million drivers who have suspended licenses. Unfortunately, many of these suspensions come from an inability to pay fines or fees related to traffic...
Is this search warrant valid?
If an officer knocks on your door and presents you with a warrant, your first thought is likely not going to have you wondering whether or not they presented you with a valid warrant. But that should be one of the first things you ask. After all, warrants only have...
Lie detectors continue to court controversy
Polygraphs, also known as lie detectors, have had a lengthy and controversial history over several centuries since they have been introduced. Both embraced and reviled, the devices essentially rely on detecting physiological changes that are linked with dishonesty....
What do field sobriety tests look like?
When an officer pulls someone over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, it is not uncommon for that officer to then request the completion of field sobriety tests. Thus, it is important for those participating to understand what a field sobriety test is, and...
Can sibling fights lead to domestic violence charges?
Sibling fights often happen in many families as no one expects relatives to get along with one another constantly. Most often, these minor disagreements resolve quickly, and nobody suffers physical injuries. However, when these altercations escalate to a point where...
How conviction review units lead to exonerations
Wrongfully convicted prisoners in Florida and other states benefit from conviction review units' work. A Florida man recently obtained release after serving 34 years of a 400-year sentence for a robbery conviction. What are conviction review units and how do they help...
What should you do if the police knock on your door?
With so many uncertainties surrounding law enforcement and individual rights, you may wonder about the proper response when the police knock on your door. The entertainment industry often portrays these interactions in misleading ways, so understanding your rights can...
