Florida has many DUI laws that can be confusing. If you are stopped by a police officer who asks if you’ve been drinking, the decisions you make can affect what happens next. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious charge that can impact your life in many ways if you are convicted. That’s why...
Read MoreA Criminal Defense Lawyer in Clay County Reveals What To Know In Florida, police regularly conduct searches and seizures — with and without warrants. Sometimes, these searches are illegal and the evidence that results should not be used against the suspect. When this happens, you have to prove that the search was unjust. While proving...
Read MoreA DUI defense lawyer in Clay County explains As a DUI defense law firm with more than 30 years of experience in Florida, one of the top questions we hear is "What happens to me if I get convicted of DUI?" Many people are aware of the different types of DUI charges, which can ultimately...
Read MoreA Clay County criminal defense attorney explains what to know The difference between parole and probation in Florida can be confusing, but the two are very distinct. Parole happens while a person is still serving their sentence. Probation is a "post-release" condition that starts once a sentence for imprisonment is over. Probation violations often increase...
Read MoreFor decades, breathalyzer tests were the gold standard for DUI evidence, but a recent slew of scandals has rocked the justice system's faith in the results. Police and prosecutors are now searching for an alternative to breathalyzers and a new "gold standard" to present in court. Instead of administering breath tests, many departments across the...
Read MoreCriminal defense lawyers explain what drivers in Florida need to know Recent technological advancements may soon result in marijuana breathalyzer tests being administered to determine if drivers are under the influence of marijuana, according to an in-depth article published by Discover Magazine. Our attorneys recently discussed how breathalyzer test results for driving under the influence...
Read MoreMore and more district attorneys are giving up on breathalyzers. In Massachusetts, a majority of the state's 11 district attorneys have stopped using breathalyzer test results as evidence in driving under the influence of alcohol cases. About three other DA offices have greatly reduced how often they rely on breathalyzers in court. The problem, prosecutors...
Read MoreIf you're relying on an app and a personal breathalyzer to tell you whether you're safe to drive after a few drinks, you may want to rethink this strategy. New research shows that smartphone app-supported breathalyzers produce wildly different results. In a small experiment, 20 people drank alcohol then tested 6 popular breathalyzers on the...
Read MoreWhether you're looking for a new job or in search of housing, a cannabis conviction can come back to haunt you. That may seem a bit harsh to some, which is why many experts are touting a new bill that would allow the expungement of a marijuana conviction as a good first step toward reforming...
Read MoreUnderstandably, you'll probably be pretty nervous if the police decide to show up at your home. Regardless of why they want to speak with you, don't forget that you have rights. Our criminal defense attorneys reveal what steps you can take if you find yourself in this stressful situation. Know your rights Few things are...
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