Asset forfeiture allows law enforcement to seize property linked to criminal activity. In drug crime cases, authorities confiscate assets connected to illegal drug trade or production. This controversial practice often creates significant hardships for individuals and...
Criminal defense
How does implied consent affect DUI blood test refusal cases?
Florida's implied consent law requires drivers to submit to chemical testing, such as breath, urine, or blood tests, if law enforcement suspects them of driving under the influence (DUI). Refusing a blood test in Florida can lead to serious consequences. ...
3 FAQs about prescription drug charges
As the pharmaceutical industry has made great advances, it has also led to a new drug problem. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse statics, 1.16 million Americans get arrested each year for drug-related offenses. With the rise of opioid addictions, no one...
What to do if you are pulled over for a DUI
Encounters with police tend to be unnerving. Even if you have done nothing wrong, you may feel guilt or insecurity. This is especially true if the police pull you over for a DUI. Therefore, these are a few things you should do in these situations. Find a safe place to...
How to challenge a DUI in Florida
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drunk drivers cause around 10,000 fatal accidents annually. A drunk driving accident can change someone's life, which is why states enact stern DUI laws. However, a person in Bartow, Florida, arrested...
What if I’m charged with domestic violence during my divorce?
Sometimes, marriages don’t end well. You and your spouse may have had more than a few heated arguments over the years. Now, you have decided to divorce because your marriage just isn’t working. Yet divorce brings even more stress and emotion into your relationship....