We have all seen the TV shows and heard the news reports of people being arrested in sting operations designed to catch adults using the internet to meet minors for sex. What we don’t see is what happened before that person arrived at the residence. Often times it was law enforcement that lured, enticed, or […]
Florida Statute 787.02 governs the crime of False Imprisonment. In Florida, the term “false imprisonment” is defined as: Forcibly, by threat, or secretly confining, abducting, imprisoning, or restraining another person without lawful authority and against her or his will. Often times, a person is charged with this crime following a domestic dispute. Often times, […]
The ignition interlock device (IID) is a breath testing machine installed in the vehicles of some who are convicted of driving under the influence in the state of Florida. This is referred to as Florida’s ignition interlock program, and it is detailed in § 316.193 of the statutes.Who must participate in the ignition interlock program?According […]
Thursday, October 17 there will be a DUI Checkpoint in Hillsborough County at the intersection of Highway 92/C.R. 579. Drivers in the area should be prepared to be stopped and possibly asked to submit to field sobriety exercises if deputies on scene believe the driver may be impaired. Call us today if you have questions […]
A drunk driving offense can not only threaten your criminal record and your driver’s license, but it can also pose a financial burden. Like many other criminal offenses, people convicted of driving under the influence in the state of Florida can face fines as well as other criminal and administrative penalties. Criminal Fines of a […]
