Teenagers are notorious for making questionable decisions, and their problematic behaviors stem at least in part from the fact that their frontal lobe has not yet fully developed. Teenagers and young adults aren't always aware of the long-term implications of their...
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Underage DUI: Have you talked to your children?
As an adult with many years of life experience under your belt, you’re well aware of the dangers associated with driving under the influence of alcohol. However, just because you understand this is a big mistake doesn’t mean your children are as well informed. And for...
Can the police look through your trash?
You know that you have a right to privacy in your own home. If the police do not have a warrant and you do not consent to a search of your home, they can’t come in and look for evidence. This applies when you’re home -- they may knock and ask for consent just to see...
Mixing drinks and medications? Be cautious if you do
Did you know that the medications you take could impact your body’s ability to handle alcohol? When your body can’t process alcohol correctly, you can end up looking much more intoxicated than you are. Additionally, you could face trouble with the law because you may...
Why do some people stay intoxicated longer than others?
Doctors note that the rate at which alcohol is metabolized or broken down in the human body is a constant. This suggests that everyone should have the same impact on their system for the same amount of time. If you and a group of friends all go out for drinks, you...
What to do if you’re arrested for DUI
Should a police officer have reason to believe that you’re driving under the influence of alcohol, they have the legal right to pull you over. While you do your best to avoid an arrest, the officer will do their part in determining if you’re under the influence. If...
Prescription medication could result in a DUI charge
You go to the doctor, and they prescribe you a course of medication. The only problem is, you have a party tomorrow night at a friend’s Florida beach house. What you need to know is, can you have a drink while taking this medication and safely drive home? Alcohol may...
Understanding Florida drug paraphernalia laws
Florida lawmakers do not like drugs. The penalties for drug use and possession in the state are some of the most severe in the country. While many states are relaxing rules on marijuana use, Florida senators are doing their best to make it even more difficult to ease...
Pocketknives and concealed carry in Florida
Florida allows people to open carry knives, meaning you can have a knife on your belt where everyone can see it. However, concealing a knife changes things drastically from a legal standpoint. You can get a concealed weapon permit and then you can carry a hidden...
Why is it a bad idea to defend yourself in court?
If you get arrested on criminal charges, you may be tempted to save yourself some money and defend yourself on the charges. But this is an almost universally bad idea. There's a good reason why attorneys must go to law school and then pass the bar in order to practice...
