Florida residents could be forgiven for thinking that polygraph machines were invented quite recently. The devices, which are often called lie detectors, measure stress by noticing changes in an individual’s blood pressure, heart rate, perspiration and breathing...
Month: October 2020
Questions during a DUI stop and your right to remain silent
If law enforcement pulls you over on suspicion of drunk driving, the officer will ask you some questions. You always want to interact with a police officer in a courteous manner, but are you required to answer questions? What are your rights? Possible questions The...
Police can sometimes conduct warrantless searches
Florida drivers know that at some point, they could be stopped by the police. It could be for an issue as simple as a broken tail light, or it could be for something that they're not even aware of. Many drivers are not clear if the police can legitimately search their...
Disputing disorderly conduct charges
Authorities in Florida and most other states may charge you with disorderly conduct for playing music too loud or for being drunk in public. In some cases, you may be charged with disturbing the peace or with something like indecent exposure that better describes your...