Law enforcement agencies commonly use breath test readings to determine a person's blood alcohol concentration when investigating cases of suspected drunk driving. However, certain medications can lead to false readings. Understanding why this happens is important, as...
Criminal Defense
Will a DUI impact a professional license?
If you hold a professional license in the state of Florida and find yourself accused of DUI, you need to be aware of the potential consequences that may arise. Your license represents your qualifications, skills and commitment to your chosen field, and a DUI can have...
A fresh look at Florida’s Stand Your Ground law
In 2005, Florida passed legislation that put into effect a law that allowed individuals to use different levels of force, including deadly force, in certain conditions. This law has many gray areas and cases often require serious legal debate to determine force...
How should you talk about your record in an interview?
After getting out of prison, it can be difficult to establish a new life for yourself and you may face challenges you did not deal with before. One of these challenges may involve finding employment. According to a study released by the U.S. Department of Justice, of...
Penalties for a first-time DUI in Florida
Getting a DUI is never a pleasant experience. It is a dangerous situation to be involved in, and while it is no laughing matter, we are here to help. Each state in the United States has its own way of dealing with DUIs and other related charges, and Florida is no...
3 FAQs about vehicular manslaughter in Florida
Whenever a person operates a vehicle, whether an automobile or a boat, it comes with potential consequences. Although accidents can happen to anyone, if a death happens due to reckless driving, a person may face vehicular manslaughter charges. 1. How does the law...
Can a criminal record be expunged?
Having a criminal record can make life challenging. It may present obstacles to employment, gaining housing or professional licensing. Depending on the details of a criminal record, it may be possible to have the record expunged. How do I know if my record is eligible...
Can you stand your ground during a road rage encounter?
If drivers seem to be increasingly angry nowadays, your mind certainly is not playing tricks on you. In fact, according to information from Policy Advice, roughly 80% of Americans have experienced some type of road rage within the last year. While road rage usually...
Penalties for Medicare fraud in Florida
As a Florida healthcare professional, it is imperative to document all patient encounters and follow proper billing and coding procedures. The U.S. Department of Justice is actively cracking down on healthcare fraud by going after providers with too many questionable...
Why it’s worthwhile to get your criminal record cleared
If you are ever arrested – even if you never go to trial or get convicted of a crime – you now have a criminal record. This record stays with you for life and can create many barriers to achieving goals in the future. But it doesn’t have to. There are options under...