In Florida, not only is possessing certain drugs a crime, the amount/weight of the drugs can make a significant difference, not only in the punishment, but the defenses to the charge itself. Florida has multiple levels of penalties not just for the drug itself; also the amount of the drugs that are seized can have […]
Florida makes it a crime not just for the drivers, but also for passengers, organizers and others who help the street racing to occur. Fla. Stat. §316.191, makes it is a 2º Misdemeanor punishable by up to 60 days in the county jail for anyone who: Drives a motor vehicle is a race, competition, acceleration […]
Contact UsSo the owner of the business didn’t appreciate the way you questioned how an employee answered your question, and you were told to leave. One problem, you left your wallet at the cash register, and they won’t let you go get it and call the police. The officer gets you your wallet back, and […]
When a person under the age of 18 is arrested for an offense as a juvenile, records of the Department of Juvenile Justice, Court files, and other records of public agencies are considered confidential under Fla. Stat. § 985.04. However, if the minor is charged or convicted of a felony whether prosecuted in adult or […]
With the popularity of the Fast and Furious movie franchise, street racing has been glamorized by Hollywood film producers. Even the spectacular rollover crashes appear harmless. The same cannot be said for the real implications of accidents that result in injuries as a result of 2 or more cars racing on the streets of Tampa, […]
In the aftermath of Columbine, Virginia Tech, and most recently Parkland, states and school boards have in the name of protecting their students put in place a series of laws and policies that allow the police to intervene and even charge students as soon as threats become known. These threats include threats mad via computer, […]
Starting on March 1, 2018, the Hillsborough Office of the State Attorney will unveil its new RIDR (Reducing Impaired Driving Recidivism) program. This is a program that allows for certain firs-time, non-aggravated DUI offenders to escape the drastic consequences of a qualifying DUI arrest.To qualify for this program, the offense must have occurred after March […]
The Florida Legislature has developed a sentencing scheme in which certain felony offenders under the age of 21 at the time of sentencing, can secure a more lenient sentence than other older offenders. This “Youthful Offender” designation is a way that the sentencing judge can avoid some of the harsh penalties of felonies that […]
Fla Stat. § 316.193 makes it a DUI to be in “Actual Physical Control” of a motor vehicle while your normal faculties are impaired, or you have a B.A.C. of .08 or above. This DUI provision equates being in “Actual Physical Control” as the same charge as speeding, running a red light, or even hitting […]
Florida, in addition to being one of the states with a lower B.A.C. of .08% and above, is also very strict on sentencing, including treatment of misdemeanor and felony classifications of DUI.A person can be prosecuted for a Felony DUI for the following circumstances:If is the DUI Driver has two prior DUI convictions, and at […]
