One law that is somewhat unique to Florida is the “Stand Your Ground” law. This law is highly controversial, but it can also be beneficial to those who have been forced to use deadly force against another person. The law specifically allows people to use deadly force...
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Year: 2020
How much trouble can you get into for tattooing a minor in Florida?
For a lot of people, a tattoo is akin to a rite of passage. A lot of people get them to celebrate certain events in their lives or to commemorate something significant they’ve experienced. Tattoos are so common these days that almost everyone has one or wants one --...
Blowing over the limit without touching a drop: The danger of alcoholic foods
It might come as a surprise, but did you know that you could get drunk without ever having an alcoholic drink? Many different foods are cooked with alcohol, and while there is a myth that the alcohol in that food totally evaporates and cooks away, that’s not entirely...
Operation Green Light may help drivers get back on the road
A new operation in Pasco County, Florida, is one that you may be interested in knowing more about. The op, called “Operation Green Light,” is designed to help drivers get back on the road by eliminating unpaid court fines and fees that may limit their access to their...
Defend your rights if you’re accused of a DUI
A DUI can leave you with a criminal record that impacts your job, family, social circle and reputation, which is the last thing anyone wants to see. The good news is that being able to attend the DMV hearing and having your attorney prepared to defend you is a step in...
What should you know about vehicle searches?
When you see the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind you, it’s easy to become nervous even if you don’t have anything illegal in the automobile. Knowing that there’s something in the car that’s not supposed to be there can make you even more nervous. You might...
Can you get a DUI after one beer?
When talking about DUI charges, one of the main topics is Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). The legal limit in Florida is 0.08%. This doesn’t mean you can never get a DUI at a lower percentage, but just that the court assumes you’re intoxicated at that point....
How much right do you have to defend yourself or others in a public place in Florida?
Florida, like many other states, has adopted a “Stand Your Ground” law that is based on the age-old Castle Doctrine that gives people a right to protect themselves and their families from unlawful intruders. Unlike many other states, however, Florida’s Stand Your...
Think your phone is safe from police oversight? Think again
The internet is a big place, and that sometimes gives people the idea that what they do online is somehow invisible to the authorities. Maybe in the past that was somewhat true. After all, it took a little while for the authorities to catch up with all of the vast...
What is the age of consent for teenagers in Florida?
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...