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A night out with friends in Tampa can quickly turn into a nightmare if you are driving a car and get pulled over by police for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Florida has some of the toughest drunk driving laws in the country with penalties that may include...
There is an old saying that "The wheels of justice turn slowly." The validity of this statement is evidenced by a recent news account of the arrest of a Broward County man after investigation, which lasted 18 months.The accused has a home in Hollywood where, according...
When it comes to dealing with the IRS, two things are certain: the power to collect taxes appears to be absolute absent some notable exceptions, and changes are always on the horizon. Indeed, there are a number of changes in store for taxpayers in 2016, but this post...
We have posted on the topic of whether and how the government can use cell phone location information as a means of tracking your location, most recently in connection with the use by law enforcement of "Stingray" devices. Now in its refusal to hear an appeal of a...
"You have the right to remain silent." This begins the recitation by police of the various "Miranda rights" that they must give to a person they are placing under arrest. But what about when the silence of the suspect was being exercised before being informed of his...
Estate planning can have its challenges regardless of how old you are. There are different things to consider at different stages of life. But regardless of the questions you may have about how to structure a will, how to protect your assets or what you should leave...
Prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in Florida take drug charges very seriously. When it comes to a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia, a statute that offers such a broad definition of drug paraphernalia that common, everyday items can get you into...
House Bill 1113 went into effect on October 1, 2015. This bill outlines a new definition for the meaning of “terroristic threats” in Florida, and provides guidelines for restitution that will be paid in the event that threats are made. This could affect any person...
For many businesses, December is the beginning of tax season; not January. This is likely because their fiscal year ends with the last month of the year. Also, December can be a hectic month for businesses because of the holiday season, which means that they must work...
Judges are supposed to have the discretion to impose penalties after a criminal conviction that is appropriate given the circumstances of the defendant and the facts of the case. Mandatory minimum sentencing requirements for some criminal charges in Florida remove...