The concepts of assault and battery are usually considered together because one often leads to the other. They are different legal issues, however. Assault charges arise from a wide range of scenarios, but battery requires malevolent action for charges to be valid....
Under criminal law, some defendants in Florida stand by the argument that they’ve been falsely accused. Accusations must be proven and processed in a court of law. However, when you’re accused of something you haven’t done, your response to the actual accusation means...
Receiving a parking ticket means paying an unwanted expense but not likely anything financially troubling. Moving violations are another matter. A Florida driver may be shocked at the high fine a traffic citation can bring. And some tickets are far costlier than...
Every state has laws against speeding to keep the roads safe, but many people still drive fast. A speeding ticket adds points to a person's license, and too many points can mean revocation. It commonly raises insurance rates, and there are several penalties a driver...
Living without a driver’s license in Florida can be extremely difficult. However, it’s the reality for a lot of people who have outstanding court debts from minor traffic infractions. Low-income people who received tickets or citations for minor traffic violations...
A combination of inexperience, recklessness and distraction can lead to a lot of teen driving accidents in Florida. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there are more than 815,000 teens licensed to drive in our state. Here are...
Being arrested for trafficking in drugs is a life-altering event for some individuals in Florida. Local and state authorities are always on the lookout for drug rings, and those arrested for possession of even moderate amounts of drugs are often prosecuted for...
The rules are different on college campuses, particularly when it comes to drug charges. If you're a Florida resident charged with drug possession while living in a college dorm, the consequences can be significantly different than if you were out in the "real world."...
All Florida police officers have a specific protocol when stopping motorists. They can request certain information related to the driver and vehicle registration requirements, including current proof of insurance on the vehicle being driven. This is well established...
Perceptions exist about those arrested for driving under the influence. The public generally assumes that Florida DUI arrests involve people using alcohol, which is often the case. However, many DUI incidents involve people using legal or illegal drugs. Drivers under...
