Individuals who are in situations of violence being perpetrated by an intimate partner are encouraged to seek help. Counselors and other professionals in this realm understand that each situation is different and requires its own exit strategy. Domestic violence is a...
Month: July 2020
When the manager gets involved: disorderly conduct and detainment
You may have seen signs in businesses stating that establishments have the right to refuse to serve people for certain reasons. While they cannot refuse to serve people because of their race, sex, disability, creed or national origin, Florida law does give them the...
Police continue to use unreliable field testing kits
A Florida man was taken into custody on drug possession charges in December 2015 after Orlando Police Department officers claimed that suspicious white crystals in his car were methamphetamine. The officers came to this conclusion after using a field drug-testing kit,...
Understanding domestic violence in Orlando, FL
While the term domestic violence isn't new, many Florida residents don't understand what domestic violence really means. Read on to learn what domestic violence is, the types of domestic violence, and what individuals should do if they have a domestic violence case....
Tips about a driver’s legal rights during a traffic stop
When driving in Florida, being pulled over by law enforcement can be a fearful experience. During a traffic stop, there is no objective way to predict what might happen. This is true whether the driver was doing something illegal or not. Regardless of the...