Opioid addiction is a serious issue in modern Florida, with many people losing their lives due to overdoses and countless others struggling to overcome their dependence. While society often takes a dim view of addiction, it is often the result of people doing what...
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3 ways to support a loved one facing substance abuse charges
Some people are in your inner circle because they were born there, while others join it because you have a shared history that has resulted in a friendship. Regardless of whether the person is blood related or a friend, when someone you love faces impaired driving...
What situations lead to aggravated DUI charges in Florida?
Any criminal charges related to impaired driving in Florida can derail your educational plans and cause major hiccups in your professional development as you deal with court and the criminal consequences. However, there are certain circumstances in which individuals...
When can self-defense claims help you in Florida?
Many people who find themselves accused of violent criminal offenses in Florida are not guilty of any crime. The legal code is clear in the fact that those who seek to protect themselves, their family or other people nearby from threats of harm, do not violate the...
How college students face consequences for drugs in Florida
Drug use of any kind used to be something that people didn't talk about or approve of. However, drug use has become increasingly acceptable in American pop culture. From television shows glamorizing people cooking methamphetamine to the legalization of marijuana in...
How a guilty plea may impact your career as a general contractor
Not just anyone can make a career working as a general contractor in Florida. Receiving your certification in Florida as a general contractor requires both experience and education, as well as the ability to pass a background test and secure insurance. Skilled...
When a traffic confrontation leads to a criminal charge
Getting stuck in traffic can be an incredibly stressful experience, particularly if the flow of traffic is much slower than the speed limit and you are already running late for work, or an important appointment or meeting. The stress of not having control over the...
Yes, prescribed medication can lead to DUIs for Florida drivers
Many people who decide to drive while chemically impaired may not even realize they broke the law in doing so. Although alcohol is the most common mind-altering substance involved in impaired driving charges, driving under the influence of any drug that impacts your...
How criminal charges can impact your higher education plans
Maybe you have decided to go back to school after several years of working in your profession in order to command a higher salary or pursue upward advancement. Maybe you followed a more traditional route of applying to college right after high school. It's even...
Florida teachers facing criminal charges can lose their jobs
There are federal protections in place that protect individuals facing criminal charges from double jeopardy. Double jeopardy is a term that refers to the ability of the government to bring charges more than once related to the same unique criminal offense or act....