Blog Posts in 2018

FLORIDA DUI ROADBLOCKS; AN UNWELCOME HOLIDAY GIFT?

Whether it’s speeding, driving while a tag light is out, or some other traffic violation, a police officer in Florida must have a lawful reason to pull someone over, even if suspected of DUI. If an officer does not observe enough improper driving prior to stopping a driver, this can be grounds to have a DUI dismissed. During this holiday season, between the office parties, family events, and New ...

THE USE OF BLOOD DRAW EVIDENCE IN FLORIDA DUI'S

Did you know that in Florida, if there is an accident, and the DUI suspect is taken to a hospital due to injury, a criminal investigation can be ongoing even if the suspected DUI driver is not arrested? Did you also know that under the appropriate circumstances an officer can start the process to secure a blood test result without making an arrest, and even when the suspected DUI driver is ...

The Use of Social Media or a Computer to Arrange a Meeting with a Minor Violates Fla. Stat. §847.0135(4)

The TV series “To Catch a Predator” highlighted the steps that law enforcement will go to not only build cases against adults who travel to meet minors for illegal purposes, but also highlighted how easy it is for adults to communicate with minors without the parents knowing. The advent of social media becoming so prevalent has only increased the ability to contact minors, as well as the ease of ...

Texting Minors Sexual Material Violates Fla. Stat. §847.0133

With the explosion of Social Media, Florida has tried to keep up with technology in the protection of minors. It has long been a criminal offense to provide obscene (harmful) material to minors, whether by providing pornographic magazine, videos or anything handed or delivered via mail. With the advent of technology, it is now a crime transmit harmful material to minors not only includes the ...