As the jail and prison populations in Florida and throughout the U.S. have swelled, courts have become more open to incarceration alternatives. In fact, as long as a case doesn’t involve mandatory sentences required by law, judges have wide discretion and often utilize other options. One such common substitute for incarceration and other penalties is…
Nearly a year after society entered lockdown as a result of the coronavirus, studies are showing that the number of domestic violence incidents may be dramatically increasing. As people all over the country are laid off, placed on furlough, or asked to work from home and restrict their outings, domestic violence victims are spending more…
Millions of Americans are arrested for driving under the influence each year, with most stops beginning the same way: a surge of red and blue strobe lights in your rearview mirror. The tap of a flashlight rapping on the window initiates a series of tests that might include walking on a white line or reciting…
If you’ve ever experienced a DUI arrest in Florida, you know how stressful and traumatic it can be. Thoughts of losing your driving privileges, paying hefty fines out-of-pocket, serving a jail sentence, and carrying a ruined reputation may cross your mind. This level of trauma can only escalate when you find yourself in an uncommon…
A DUI in Florida is much more than a costly traffic ticket. DUI is a first-degree misdemeanor offense that can lead to fines, incarceration, license suspension, installation of an ignition interlock device (IID), and a permanent criminal record if you’re convicted or plead guilty. These penalties can hinder your way of life and damage your…
If you’ve been placed on probation, you may be relieved to learn you were not sentenced to more severe penalties. However, as you begin to learn what is expected of you during probation under Florida law, you may realize you must abide by extremely strict rules. It can seem as though any mishap will lead…
Many scenarios may lead to criminal assault charges in Florida, and there are different types of charges that vary by the severity of the crime. When people think about the term “assault,” they usually associate it with a physical altercation; however, assault does not always involve physical contact. In fact, once a situation escalates to…
Whether or not an action qualifies as assault can be more complicated than deducing fault for other crimes. Many charges have straightforward processes and obvious evidence, such as blood alcohol content in a DUI case. An alleged threat against another, however, may or may not constitute assault, and the elements needed to prove assault may…
Driving under the influence is a serious criminal charge in Florida and throughout the United States. While most people are knowledgeable about the tragic accidents that drunk drivers often cause, information about how a DUI charge can impact your life is harder to come by. It’s hard to avoid the message that drinking and driving…
As with any matter that requires legal counsel or representation, hiring a lawyer after a DUI arrest in Florida will be a necessary but worthwhile expense. Criminal defense lawyers who focus on DUI defense may vary in experience and price. The cost of DUI defense may vary drastically based on a number of factors, and…
