Impaired driving, which is the legal term for driving while under the influence of intoxicating compounds like alcohol or drugs, is a serious problem on the modern roadways. Most people think of alcohol when they think of impaired driving. However, prescription drugs...
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Can my medical condition act as a DUI defense?
It's common for a person to be pulled over by law enforcement officials because they were driving in an unusual way. The nature of the driving may not have been dangerous, but it could lead law enforcement officials to automatically suspect that the driver could be...
How long can you lose your license for over a Florida DUI?
Impaired driving charges often result in a variety of consequences for those accused. Because driving is a privilege and not a right, those convicted of impaired driving or who plead guilty to driving while intoxicated can face license suspension as well as the...
When does a deadly car crash become vehicular homicide?
Most people take deliberate action behind the wheel to avoid causing any sort of collision. Unfortunately, issues ranging from bad driving on someone else's part to weather could make it impossible for you to prevent an accidental collision. While you may have been...
How can drug charges affect any career?
Drug addiction is a serious problem in this country, but it is often misunderstood. It is easy to think that the people who are facing this problem are unproductive, unemployed individuals who focus solely on getting the next hit. This isn't the case. Many people who...
How addiction can lead to the end of your pharmacy career
It takes both dedication and an education to secure a career in a Florida pharmacy. Whether you are a technician or a pharmacist, you have likely spent substantial time and money on your education. You have probably also devoted years of your life to developing your...
Does failing a drug test mean you’re guilty of a Florida DUI?
The rise of the police procedural show has impacted the way people think about crimes and criminal justice. They may confuse what they see on television shows for real life. When it comes to the criminal justice system, people tend to put an inordinate amount of faith...
Protecting your job as a teacher from allegations of bad behavior
For many people, working as a teacher often proves to be a simultaneously frustrating and rewarding experience. Helping to educate children and teach them to think critically is incredible. You know that you are having a positive impact on the community in which you...
What factors lead to felony DUI charges in Florida?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a common criminal charge in Florida. Residents and tourists can decide to get behind the wheel after having too much to drink or after taking drugs or medications that impact their ability to drive. The vast majority of DUI cases...
Does your case meet the requirements for “Stand Your Ground?”
Florida criminal law is relatively confusing. A lot of people struggle to understand the nuances of the law as it could apply to them. For example, many people conflate stand your ground rights under Florida law with the right to self-defense. However, there is...