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If 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...

Whether 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...

Understandably, 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...

One of the most common questions the attorneys at Aguilar & Sieron, P.A. get from people being investigated by law enforcement is whether or not they should talk. If you are being questioned during a pre-arrest investigation, you should immediately speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney who can counsel you on your rights. Police...

Were you arrested and charged with a DUI in Florida? If so, it's critical that you speak to an experienced DUI defense attorney as soon as possible. The consequences of a DUI conviction in Florida are harsh. For example, if you were arrested for DUI for the first time, you could face up to six...

Probation is intended to be an opportunity to stay in the community and get your life back on track after being convicted of a crime. But as we’ve often seen, people on probation can get into more trouble. A probation violation could result in your probation being revoked, meaning you’ll face more stringent consequences for...

Florida is among the states with the strictest drug laws and harshest penalties. Nearly half of all drug sentences in the Sunshine State are cocaine offenses. In addition: More than 12% are for marijuana offenses 12% for meth More than 10% for crack It's dangerous to assume that drug possession isn't a serious crime in...

A traffic stop could be the first time you're going to have any contact with a police officer. A police officer can pull you over for any traffic violation, whether it's speeding, failing to use a turn signal, or failing to stay within the lines in the road. They can also stop you for having...