When you drive a commercial vehicle, you’re held to a higher standard than other drivers. If you decide to drive while intoxicated, then you could face a DUI and end up losing your license. The interesting thing about DUIs for those with commercial licenses is that...
A police officer parks his car on the side of the interstate to watch the traffic go by. It’s right around 2:00 in the morning, and it’s a weekend. The officer knows there are drunk drivers out there. This is the time of the week when they’re most common. It’s just a...
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...
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 --...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...