People who use marijuana may feel that it does not affect their driving ability, but research shows otherwise. According to AAA, marijuana is the second-most common impairing substance among drivers after alcohol. Marijuana does not affect drivers exactly the way that...
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Will you receive a criminal charge for accidental shoplifting?
Retail stores take shoplifting very seriously, and certain chains even post asset protection personnel near the exits to mitigate the risk of theft. This might lead to a sense of fear when you walk out and realize that you took an item without paying. If an employee...
I killed someone, but I didn’t mean to. Will I go to jail?
The thought of taking another life is horrific. The threat of jail is even worse. If you have killed another human being, you may or may not face a prison sentence depending on the circumstances. Police look at everything they can find before deciding whether to...
Can you turn away from a DUI checkpoint?
When you spot a notice for a DUI checkpoint up ahead on the highway, you might want to avoid it for numerous reasons. But can you do so? It is legal to avoid a DUI checkpoint. However, it is not so simple as just turning around. If you want to avoid a checkpoint, you...
Florida ranked 3rd most dangerous state for driving
Traffic deaths continue to increase across Florida and the rest of the United States, and while Florida has long had a reputation for having dangerous drivers, research shows the problem continues to worsen. Many fatal and nonfatal car wrecks that occur across the...
Tips for avoiding a collision with a wrong-way driver
Because both vehicles are moving towards each other, often at a high rate of speed, head-on collisions are particularly dangerous. Drivers who enter a highway or interstate going the wrong direction create the risk of a head-on collision. If you encounter a wrong-way...
How has marijuana legalization impacted impaired driving?
Driving under the influence does not only include alcohol. You can also be guilty of this crime if you have marijuana in your system. However, the American Bar Association explains the legalization of marijuana has led to some issues for law enforcement when trying to...
Myths about substance abuse disorder
If you struggle with substance abuse disorder, you are not alone. Many people who struggle with illicit substances face criminal charges every day. To fight the charges and avoid repeating the same pattern, patients may strive to become clean. However, if you hear...
3 factors you should know about drug possession charges
For drug possession charges to hold, the prosecution must prove certain aspects of its case against you. Understanding the factors at play can help you better aid your defense. Here are four factors you can consider in drug possession cases. Did you have physical or...
Teenage drivers and distractions
For new teenage drivers in Florida, the anticipation of getting a driver's license may be all they can think about. Listening to music in the car, transporting friends around and driving fast may interfere with remembering traffic laws. The problem with music,...