Even if you've been convicted, you may have options If you were convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Florida, it may seem like your fate is sealed. However, you may still have a chance to beat the charge. That's because some DUI convictions can be appealed. In order to be successful,...
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Is Domestic Violence a Felony in Florida?
Breaking down the legal consequences for a serious crime It's no surprise that domestic violence is often in the news. Last month, for example, NFL running back Adrian Peterson made headlines when he was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles while in town for the Super Bowl. However, the district attorney ultimately decided...
Read MoreWoman Charged for Letting Friend Drive Drunk in Polk County
A Polk County criminal defense lawyer discusses the unusual case A DUI criminal case in Polk County, Florida in which a woman was charged for letting her friend drive drunk raises a wide range of legal questions, according to an experienced Polk County DUI defense lawyer. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently charged a woman...
Read MoreFlorida Cracks Down On Smash-And-Grab Robberies
Polk County criminal defense lawyer explains how the legal system works Florida prosecutors and law enforcement officials recently began taking a tough stance on so-called smash-and-grab robberies. “You're not going to do it here,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a recent interview with WESH 2 News. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody expressed similar...
Read MoreHow an Attorney Can Fight a Breathalyzer Test
You’re pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving. You’re subjected to field sobriety exercises (FSE) and arrested for DUI. You’re then required to take a breathalyzer test, and you blow above a 0.08 – the legal limit for drunk driving in Florida. That’s an open and shut case, right? Despite what the prosecution wants you...
Read MoreCar Accident Settlements: When to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
Just like any accident, car accidents are devastating and can have an extensive effect on your life. The entire process involving police reports, medical expenses, personal recovery, property damage can be quite an ordeal. It can be stressful, frightening, inconvenient, and expensive. Out of curiosity, a lot of people who have not encountered accidents possibly...
Read MoreWho Can Recover for Wrongful Death Car Accidents in Florida?
You abruptly wake up to the screeching and crashing sound in the middle of the night. A few minutes later, the loud sirens of ambulances and police cars and the clamor are all over the area. It is already a typical scene for those who live near the main roads. The morning rush and the...
Read MoreSlip and Fall Questionnaire: Questions Our Personal Injury Attorney Might Ask You
Accidents like slip and fall are common and inevitable. However, despite being common, the slip and fall accident attorney will have to go through the process of asking slip and fall accident questions. Being in an accident and answering an entire list of questions can be difficult, especially for someone who may still be underway...
Read MoreProving Liability in Truck Accidents in Florida
When the road is slippery, accidents are bound to happen. When there are constructions, the danger is just a few steps away from you. Road accidents are so common that you are already used to seeing police cars and ambulances on the road. Wreckages and people panicking have become typical scenery. When you turn on...
Read MoreWhat To Do After A Hit-and-Run in Florida
Imagine you’re driving down the road. You got a text with important information you’ve been waiting for the entire day. You’re driving on an empty lane, so you decide to send a reply. Your eyes are both on your mobile phone below and the road ahead. While you’re texting, a child runs into the streets...
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