Criminal charges can be a delicate matter. One wrong step and you could end up losing your freedom or facing some other devastating consequences. However, no matter how bleak the situation looks, a good criminal defense attorney can make all the difference. Your attorney can be...
As a resident of Polk County, it is important to know the prominence of certain offenses in the county. This gives you the opportunity to learn and take steps to change what you can to keep the streets safe for your loved ones. In 2019 alone,...
What Are Miranda Rights? As human beings and citizens of the United States, we are entitled to a good number of rights that guide different aspects of life and law. The Miranda Rights are one of such and they are ingrained in the Fifth Amendment’s...
Driving under the Influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Florida. The law regards a person as driving under the influence if the person is affected by any controlled substance to the degree that their normal abilities are impaired. They can also be deemed guilty...
Nobody likes to have their day disrupted by a police check especially when driving. And it is normal to have feelings of anxiety, confusion, and even anger when stopped by the police. However, police checks are necessary to maintain order in society, and your response to...
A DUI means Driving Under the Influence (of alcohol or any other intoxicating substance). It is a criminal offense in Florida to be in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. In 2017, there were 5,125 alcohol-involved crashes in Florida....
Can you go to prison for breaking into a car to take a laptop or iPad in plain view? Yes. This crime is officially called “burglary of a conveyance” and is a third-degree felony, punishable by 5 years in prison and under Florida Statute 810.011(3)....