Once a judge or jury convicts you of a crime, it remains on your permanent record. While it's possible to petition to court to potentially have some charges expunged, there's no guarantee that a judge will approve such a request. Any conviction on your record for...
For some individuals, the need to obtain drugs to support their addiction is the most pressing matter in their life. This may lead them to do things that are uncharacteristic -- things like stealing or even selling drugs to others to get the money for their habit....
Everyone knows that, if someone attacks you, you don’t have to submit to the attack without fighting back. But if your self-defense leaves your attacker dead or severely wounded, you might sometimes face legal consequences, depending on the circumstances. How can you...
Every so often, usually before a holiday weekend, Tampa-area law enforcement agencies announce that they will be setting up DUI checkpoints. A lot of people get uncomfortable with the idea of the police stopping vehicles and looking for reasons to arrest the drivers....
During the last few years, there has been considerable progress toward highlighting the importance of giving explicit consent in any sexual encounter. Yet, many teenagers will still be confused about how this works in a real-life situation. If you are the parent of a...
As marijuana laws relax across the nation, many Tampa, Florida residents mistakenly believe that possessing drugs is no longer a severe offense in the state. For example, many residents believe it is now legal to have small amounts of marijuana. Unfortunately, this is...
You decided to rent out your Florida vacation home on Airbnb to generate some extra revenue this season. Naturally, you want to attract the type of guests who will take care of your property and treat it with the respect that you do. With that in mind, you...
Few charges carry the same amount of social stigma as child pornography. Additionally, few offenses that don't directly harm another person carry such serious penalties. Anyone accused of accessing or downloading explicit images or videos of children will face not...
If you are part of a traffic stop or are personally stopped by the police, you may be wondering what rights you have. First, note that the officer needs to have a reason for stopping you. In a vehicle, violating a traffic law may give an officer the right to pull you...
Right now, recreational marijuana is illegal in Florida. However, you know well from watching the news that many states have recently legalized it. You feel like Florida is simply lagging behind the times. Can you go to another state where recreational use is legal,...