Eligibility for a Florida Hardship Driver’s License

Law enforcement and the DMV may suspend a Florida driver’s license for a myriad of reasons, not least of which includes a DUI conviction. A driver’s license suspension makes it illegal for the person with the suspended license to drive. Rather than risk breaking the law, those who have had their right to drive temporarily […]

Will Medical Marijuana Patients be Allowed to Smoke?

Two patients with debilitating diseases have gone to court to push for the legalization of smoking medical marijuana in the state of Florida. The two patients, both women, suffer from incurable illnesses that they manage by smoking the drug illegally, even though they qualify to receive legal forms of marijuana. The reason they don’t: smoking […]

How to Respond When Police Want to Search Your Home

Under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, police officers must obtain warrants from a court of law to legally conduct a search on a person and his or her property and seize evidence. Unfortunately, police do not always try to obtain a warrant before conducting a search during an investigation. Many people may not […]

Juvenile Curfew Violations

Curfew laws are designed to mitigate the potential for adolescents to become crime victims. By the same token, they aim to keep minors out of trouble and reduce criminal activity. The state’s curfew law designates specific periods during which young people under 16 may not be out unattended. In Florida, each county and city must […]

Leader of Palm Beach Prostitution Ring Arrested

In 2017, West Palm Beach police officers knew about several possible prostitution houses throughout the city. It wasn’t until August of the following year that a victim of human trafficking released the locations of the brothels and dropped the names of the people running them. The victim told officers about three residences where the bosses […]

Palm Beach County Massage Envy Reported for Molestation

Last year, Massage Envy drew national attention after a BuzzFeed investigation uncovered over 180 accusations of sexual assault at their locations across the country. Recently, several more women have come forward having experienced molestation and other acts in Massage Envy locations throughout Florida. In May 2017, two women signed up for the mother-daughter Mother’s Day […]

Is My Friend Too Drunk to Drive?

A conviction for driving under the influence never goes away in Florida. It is one of the most serious misdemeanor offenses for which you may face charges. A DUI can lead to administrative and criminal penalties such as: Up to a year of incarceration Steep fines DUI school Community service Loss of driver’s license The […]

Is it More Dangerous to Drive Drunk or Stoned?

Drunk drivers continue to pose a serious threat to Florida drivers. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, over 5,000 accidents in 2016 involved a drunk driver. Of the 5,223 accidents, 417 involved a fatality. In all, there were 461 alcohol confirmed fatalities that year. While there are mounds of scientific […]

Why Do Battered Women Serve Time for Killing Their Abusers?

battered woman in jail for killing abuser

Acting in self-defense is supposed to be one of the rare situations in which a person may legally take another’s life. Self-defense is the reasonable use of force to protect oneself or another from bodily harm upon an aggressor’s attack. The person using self-defense must have a reason to believe his or her life is […]

Suspended vs. Revoked Florida Driver’s License

Driving in the state of Florida is a privilege upon which many people rely to fulfill their basic needs. From getting to and from our jobs to trekking across town with a trunk full of groceries, our lives would be considerably hindered without the ability to drive. No city in Florida is known for having […]