Medical marijuana is legal in Florida, but that doesn’t mean you should get behind the wheel after using it. In some situations, a person can be charged with DUI even if they aren’t impaired. This carries various consequences. Medical marijuana and impairment If a...
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Drug crimes and student loans
One way convicted felons may attempt to turn their lives around involves continuing their education. A college degree could open new doors for Florida residents who want to put past criminal behavior behind them. Student loans might make higher education accessible to...
What are some common defenses to domestic violence charges?
Although domestic violence is an epidemic in Florida and elsewhere, many people are falsely accused. Even if a person is exonerated, being charged could adversely affect their daily life. These are some of the most common defenses to domestic violence charges. They...
Risks of faulty eyewitness testimony
Eyewitness testimony often plays a role in Florida court cases. You might think an eyewitness account is one of the most powerful forms of evidence. However, the truth is eyewitnesses aren’t always accurate. And faulty eyewitness accounts can result in wrongful...
What happens during a DUI preliminary hearing?
If a police officer suspects you are driving under the influence in Florida, they can arrest you. Afterward, the legal process may begin with a preliminary hearing. Understanding DUI preliminary hearings After an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI), the next...
What is kleptomania?
Most of the people in Florida and around the country who take products from stores without paying for them want the items they steal but lack the means to pay for them. However, people who suffer from kleptomania do so because they cannot stop themselves, and they...
Proposed Title IX regulations undo one-size-fits-all approach
Accusations of sexual assault or other discriminatory misconduct on college campuses have the potential to impact an accused person's future negatively. A record of such a complaint limits the chances of transferring to another school or passing a background check for...
The importance of ending the cycle of teen dating violence in Florida
Domestic violence is a problem that could impact anyone in Florida. Unfortunately, teens in dating relationships can experience a cycle of abuse like adults. These facts are why it's so urgent to end the process. Types of dating violence Many teens in dating...
DUI demographics and arrests
Demographics do not tell the entire story about driving under the influence. However, reviewing statistics and information may paint a picture of who is at risk the most. Regardless, drunk driving collisions will happen in Florida no matter what preventive steps...
In Florida, shoplifting is a serious crime
Shoplifting charges in Florida cover more situations than you might think. Retail-related thefts cost state merchants over $50 billion a year. The authorities take these charges seriously. The legal definition of shoplifting in Florida Shoplifting in the Sunshine...