During a traffic stop, the police may gather evidence to prove that a driver is drunk. The police may ask the driver to perform standardized field sobriety tests or use a breath test to evaluate their blood alcohol content. Typically, the police will start by...
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Can college students share prescription drugs?
College students have many different reasons that they may consider sharing prescription drugs. For instance, someone may live with a number of roommates when they get a prescription from their doctor. They may decide to share with their roommates who have similar...
The consequences of juvenile shoplifting
Although many young Florida residents walk the straight and narrow, others stray; some even begin committing crimes. Shoplifting is one of the most common crimes committed by juveniles, and this activity can have serious consequences for young people. Shoplifting...
How does a SCRAM device work in DUI cases?
Not all offenders who drive under the influence (DUI) respond positively to criminal sanctions or medical treatment. Some hardcore or high-risk drunk drivers resist behavioral change. They tend to relapse into their alcoholic patterns, unfazed by their encounters with...
Why could a breath test be inaccurate?
A breath test can be administered by a police department to determine someone’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). For example, a police officer may pull over a driver for making erratic maneuvers. The officer may then have that person do field sobriety tests, and, if...
How does a DUI affect a nurse?
In Florida, dealing with the ramifications of being convicted for driving under the influence (DUI), it’s essential to grasp how it will affect your personal and professional life. The following details some of the consequences you could face. Defining a DUI To...
The penalties for gas drive-off offenses
In America, all but two U.S. states allow drivers to pump their fuel at a gas station. Pumping your own fuel in a self-service gas station is a simple process; you pull up to a pump, open the gas port of your vehicle and insert the nozzle. Of course, you’ll also have...
Underage DUI charges in Florida
Getting a DUI in Florida is a situation that needs to be taken very seriously. This is as true if you are a minor or an adult. The penalties for minors are usually lesser, especially if they are addressed to a first offense. What are the penalties you may receive? DUI...
Is it illegal to keep a lost dog?
Losing a dog can be heartbreaking, especially if the owner treats their furry companion as family. If you find a lost dog wandering in the street, you can’t just decide to keep it as a pet. In Florida, failing to report lost or abandoned property is theft. About...
Flaws with in Florida roadside drug tests
Florida police officers sometimes use roadside drug tests to screen drivers suspected of drug use. However, there’s concern that flaws in roadside drug tests contribute to unwarranted arrests and convictions. Organizations such as the Roadside Drug Test Innocence...