The end of the year is quickly approaching, and that means that it’s time to nail down your plans for New Year’s Eve. While some people like to stay home and watch the ball drop on TV, others take advantage of this opportunity to have some fun, enjoy drinks with friends and ring in a new year filled with...
Continue ReadingWhen mailing Christmas packages this holiday season, be careful not to mail any banned substances such as drugs. Even though marijuana is legal in some states, you cannot send it via the post office. This is called drug trafficking and comes with felony charges. Approximately 1,000 people are arrested every year for drug trafficking via the U.S. Postal Service....
Continue ReadingIllegal drug use is not the only substance abuse issue in the United States. Prescription drug abuse is also on the rise. Many people have died from overdoses, and now many states are taking steps to prevent this problem. In 2010, Florida had more than 900 unregulated pain management clinics. The 49 oxycodone clinics in the state were once...
Continue ReadingJust about everyone uses social media nowadays to post updates about everything from hobbies to family to what they ate for breakfast. We live in society where we share too much, which can actually get you in trouble with the law. What you share on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube or any other social media site can have legal consequences....
Continue ReadingDomestic violence and abuse take many forms. Indeed, there are many cases where a person is the victim of serious abuse but lacks awareness of their own situation. In these situations, victims may dismiss abusive conduct as normal behavior by a partner or even blame themselves for somehow triggering the abuse. It is critical to understand the various forms...
Continue ReadingNavigating the Waters of Florida’s Enhanced DUI: Beyond the BAC Horizon In Florida, an enhanced DUI charge can result from aggravating factors, notably an excessive blood alcohol level (BAC) beyond the standard 0.08 threshold. Such cases may face stricter penalties. The Gravity of First-Time DUI Offenses in Florida: From Basic Penalties to Enhanced Charges A criminal DUI conviction in...
Continue ReadingWe have all heard about the “black boxes” used in airplanes to record flight data. In the event of a crash, safety officials use the black boxes–which are actually orange in color to enable easier recovery–to assist in their investigation of the accident. Along those same lines, most new automobiles sold in the United States have their own black...
Continue ReadingFew crimes carry the same social stigma as child sexual abuse. The mere hint of impropriety involving a minor can unravel a person’s career, reputation, and lead to serious criminal charges. Unfortunately, child sex abuse is a serious problem in Florida. According to the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, about 44 percent of sexual assault and rape victim are...
Continue ReadingThe State of Florida is ramping up it’s fight against opioid addiction. Earlier this year, Governor Scott declared a statewide public health emergency against opioid abuse. More recently, Governor Scott signed a new Florida law, House Bill 477, which will impose stricter penalties for those convicted of dealing and using pills, heroin, opioids and fentanyl and the overuse of...
Continue ReadingWhen you are convicted of a crime in Florida, not only can you end up paying steep financial penalties and even serving a term of imprisonment, but you can lose many opportunities once you have completed the terms of your sentence. For instance, convictions can prevent individuals from obtaining student loans and other lines of credit, and they can...
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