You want to go into business for yourself. Do you start a business from scratch or buy an existing business? There are pros and cons to either choice. You may feel that it's less risky to purchase a business that's already up and running and has an established...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Month: August 2015
Are there penalties for a breath test refusal in Florida?
If you are stopped by police in Hillsborough County and suspected of driving while intoxicated, you will usually be asked to submit to a breath test to measure your blood alcohol content level. Refusing to submit to testing of your breath, blood or urine may subject...
Electronic data as evidence
When mounting a criminal defense, keeping out evidence that could turn the jury against the defendant is critical. But the prosecution will use every legal precedent to get that evidence before the jurors. Evidence that has been obtained without a warrant is usually a...
Synthetic hash oil bust leads to multiple charges
Despite the stepped-up efforts of Florida and federal law enforcement agencies to crack down in the spread of synthetic drugs in this state, the problem persists. In some ways, it may be getting worse, as some sellers of these substances are bold enough to market them...
Merger gives big boost to Nevada gaming
Businesses can be transformed when one company acquires another or two businesses combine. Mergers and acquisitions occur for many reasons with diversification, market share expansion and cost savings among them. A takeover or merger can serve to heighten the...
What is Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law?
Every state has different laws regarding self-defense. Sections 776.012 and 776.013 of the Florida Statutes provide residents of the Sunshine State the right to use deadly force to defend their own lives. These particular laws are often colloquially called the “Stand...