July, 2020 | Brown, Suarez, Rios & Weinberg, P.A.

Warrantless vehicle searches are sometimes permitted

On behalf of Brown, Suarez, Rios & Weinberg, P.A. | Jul 31, 2020 | Criminal Defense Process

Police officers in Florida and around the country must usually obtain a warrant before searching a suspect’s home or office, but the courts have consistently ruled that warrantless vehicle searches are permissible as long as the officer involved acted with sufficient...

Man arrested after drugs allegedly found in hotel room

On behalf of Brown, Suarez, Rios & Weinberg, P.A. | Jul 24, 2020 | Drug Crimes

A Florida man was charged with drug possession and multiple counts of narcotics trafficking after heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and other controlled substances were allegedly discovered in a North Naples motel room that he was using. The 37-year-old East Naples resident...

What is meant by possession with intent to distribute?

On behalf of Brown, Suarez, Rios & Weinberg, P.A. | Jul 20, 2020 | Drug Crimes

Several factors contribute to how significant criminal charges might become for drug possession in Florida. Possession of small amounts of drugs for personal use is one thing, and possession with the intent to distribute is entirely different. "Intent to distribute"...

Texting while driving is unsafe and illegal in Florida

On behalf of Brown, Suarez, Rios & Weinberg, P.A. | Jul 16, 2020 | Personal Injury

It might feel like the speed limit seems too low on your commute to work or the amount of four-way stops in your neighborhood is necessary. But the reality creating traffic rules and laws requires lots of planning, strategic engineering and safety. So maybe you think...

Is a police report necessary to prove fault in car accident?

On behalf of Brown, Suarez, Rios & Weinberg, P.A. | Jul 14, 2020 | Personal Injury

For individuals living in Florida, knowing how to prove fault during a car accident is important. Many people believe that the only way to prove fault is with an official police report. However, this isn't the case. A police report is helpful in proving fault but it's...

How to protect a hit-and-run injury claim

On behalf of Brown, Suarez, Rios & Weinberg, P.A. | Jul 10, 2020 | Injuries

Hit-and-run injuries in Florida and other parts of the United States are, unfortunately, very common. When a driver crashes into another car, a property or a pedestrian, the victim may not have enough time to identify important information. In the aftermath of a...

Florida eeks on to top 10 list of bicycle-friendly states

On behalf of Brown, Suarez, Rios & Weinberg, P.A. | Jul 7, 2020 | Personal Injury

Florida bicyclists take heart: the state cracked the top 10 list of bicycle-friendly states published by the League of American Bicyclists for the first time. And if momentum is an indicator, Floridians who are patient enough may eventually be riding in the country’s...