Have you ever been out with your friends at a bar and thought you were okay to drive after a couple of drinks? If you have, you're not alone. A lot of people think that they know their tolerance for alcohol, oftentimes believing that they've waited long enough after...
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Month: May 2015
Concealed Weapons
Open Carry of weapons and possession of concealed weapons is a big deal in the news lately with different states having different laws on this topic. However in Florida you cannot be possession of a concealed weapon without a permit. The most...
Why do police see a breath test refusal as a sign of guilt?
In the past few months, as well as at other times on our blog, we've talked a lot about breath test refusals. While we stand firmly behind the idea that you should refuse to take a breath test in order to give you the maximum chance at putting forward a good defense...
How can my DUI get dismissed?
A common question is how can my DUI get dismissed. There are various ways to attack a DUI case before there is even a Jury Trial. When you hire a lawyer that attorney will request all of the evidence which is known as Discovery. ...
Disorderly Conduct
What is Disorderly Conduct? That is a good question, it is normally a breach of the peace. This becomes a catch all for the police when they cannot arrest you for anything else but want to get you off the streets. The most common example is the drunk person who is...
Driving with a Suspended License
Drivers License Suspension and Revocation. If you are caught driving with a suspended license you could be facing arrest and criminal prosecution. There are two different driving with a suspended license charges with knowledge and without. If it is without knowledge...
Fort Lauderdale case shows why you shouldn’t drink and drive
To our south, in Broward County, a young woman was sentenced to more than two decades in prison because of the part she played in a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two individuals. Some people here in Orange County may remember hearing about the crash on the...
Should You Take A Breath Test If Stopped For DUI?
The answer may be "no." Does that surprise you? It won't after you review our firm's recently published free white paper: "Do I Have To Take A Breath Test If Arrested For A DUI?" Our white paper will help you understand how refusing a breath test best protects your...
Zimmerman involved in shooting
Well, Matthew Apperson has now made a name for himself. Today he nearly shot George Zimmerman in the face. Yes, that George Zimmerman. The former "neighborhood watch" volunteer who shot and killed Trayvon Martin back in 2012. Zimmerman suffered facial injuries in this...
Hit and Run during tire change
Hit and run crimes are very common in Florida. FL law enforcement believes that hit and runs are a growing problem and a solution must be found. Currently, if you drive drunk and hit and kill someone, you'll get a minimum of four years in jail. But if you flee the...
