Parents have the right to raise their children as they choose. Some parents are stricter than others and opt for different kinds of punishments to modify their children's behavior. While corporal punishment is legal in Florida, understanding what is allowable and what...
Year: 2022
Could protesting lead to a disorderly conduct charge?
The U.S. Constitution provides the people the right to protest peacefully. The key point here is the right is allowed as long as it remains orderly and peaceful. In some cases, protests can get out of control and cross the line from lawful to unlawful. In those...
What is larceny?
Theft crimes in Florida may fall into different categories. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, larceny is taking possession of another person. This general definition covers a lot of ground. It encompasses various theft crimes, including those...
How to communicate with law enforcement during a DUI
It is hard to know when you have had too much to drink after a night out because many factors can affect your blood alcohol content level. However, your BAC level cannot exceed 0.08% when you drive a car in the state of Florida. If convicted of DUI in Florida, you...
5 things you should never say to a law enforcement officer
If a law enforcement officer stops you on suspicion of speeding or driving under the influence of alcohol, what should you say—or more to the point, what should you not say? Mind your manners whenever you interact with a law enforcement officer. Here are five things...
What happens if you refuse BAC testing?
If an officer requests that you take a BAC test such as a field sobriety or breath analysis test, it may seem like a simple request at first. But if you refuse the test, the officer will soon let you know exactly what sort of penalties you face if you uphold that...
The swift consequences of domestic violence allegations
The courts consider domestic violence a serious crime. When accused of abuse or violence in the family, the claim can have both short-term and long-lasting consequences. Abuse allegations are life-changing, often with these severe, immediate impacts. Domestic violence...
Questions about domestic violence in Florida
Domestic violence crimes in Florida include assault, aggravated assault, sex crimes, kidnapping, stalking, imprisonment and stalking. A person does not need to be physically touched or injured for domestic violence charges to occur. What is domestic violence assault?...
Can you turn around at a DUI checkpoint?
Approaching a surprise DUI checkpoint can certainly surprise drivers in an unpleasant way. For various reasons, a driver may want to avoid going through the checkpoint if possible. But is this illegal? Fortunately, simply avoiding a DUI checkpoint is not illegal....
What is the impact of domestic violence on children?
Domestic violence can destroy a family. Whether one or both parents participate, it has a negative impact on the children. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Women's Health, domestic violence exposure can impact kids their whole...