If the police pull you over on suspicion of driving under the influence, they will ask you to submit to field sobriety and chemical tests. In short, you can refuse both, although the consequences are different for each. Refusing a field sobriety test One of the first...
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What is Florida’s looting enforcement law?
Due to the increasing frequency with which looting and rioting take place in the Sunshine State, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed and passed Combatting Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act. This act creates new criminal offenses for...
Can you claim self-defense against domestic abuse charges?
If you face charges for violence against another person, you may feel overwhelmed by the system. Fighting back against someone who wants to cause you harm is all you can do, yet you may find that you still face charges. The other person can claim that you assaulted...
Can a DUI cause you to lose your college scholarship?
When college students get their first taste of freedom, they sometimes make mistakes. These mistakes may involve overindulging in alcohol. Worse, some students make the mistake of driving while under the influence. This is potentially dangerous to your well-being, as...
What should I understand about plea bargaining?
Facing a felony charge could result in large fines and prison time if a court hands down a conviction. Understandably, people in this position want to know about any available options to avoid the worst outcome from a criminal trial. This is why some individuals...
Can I share my prescription drugs?
Medical care is expensive, and many people lack the ability to afford insurance or have inadequate insurance coverage. Sometimes, people cannot make it to the doctor when they are sick or injured, which may lead you to want to help them out. If you have a prescription...
Do you understand burglary charges?
When someone accuses you of a crime, it is important to understand the allegations. One offense that can cause confusion is burglary. You may consider burglary and theft to be the same thing. According to the Florida Legislature, taking someone's property is not an...
Can criminal convictions keep you from becoming a nurse?
You worked hard to become a nurse in Florida, and you need to apply for and hold a valid nursing license if you wish to practice nursing within state lines. Yet, if you are currently facing a drunk driving, drug-related or another type of criminal charge, you may...
Understanding vehicular homicide and vehicular manslaughter
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 3,084 people died in vehicle collisions in Florida in 2020. When drivers cause an accident that results in the death of another person, they may get charged with vehicular homicide or vehicular manslaughter....
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...
