It's difficult to imagine that in some states it's perfectly legal to possess marijuana yet, in others, the act could result in serious criminal charges. In Florida, this is the reality we have to face. Even though recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado, it's...
Month: January 2019
Theft by finding: an examination of Florida law
You’re walking down the beach at sunset, when all of the sudden you feel foot kick something hard. You look down and notice a pair of Rat-Ban sunglasses in pristine condition. You look around and, seeing no one to claim them, take them for yourself. Lucky you!...
Prescription medications can also lead to DUIs
When cold season arrives, many people begin to catch illnesses. As a result, they head to the doctor and obtain medications. Those medications are perfectly legal, but that doesn't mean they're safe to drive on. When you get a medication from a pharmacy or off a...
What should I know about money laundering?
People often talk about the crime of "money laundering" on television and in in the movies. But what does this term actually mean? Money laundering involves the transfer of money that was earned through criminal activity so that it appears as if it were legitimately...
Understanding distracted driving law in Florida
Distracted driving by itself is not a crime--but certain types of distracted driving are against the law. While it may be legal to eat a hamburger or wrangle your kids in the back seat while driving, certain types of cell phone use are illegal. In today's post, we...
Your DUI case began the moment the officer pulled you over
If you're facing DUI charges in Florida, it's important to keep in mind that the State's DUI case against you began the moment the officer pulled you over. In this article, we'll take a quick overview of each stage of a Florida DUI arrest from the defendant's...