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...
Burglary is the act of entering a building with criminal intent, such as taking property that does not belong to you. Burglary sometimes overlaps with robbery but tends not to involve force or intimidation against a person to acquire the property. However, burglaries...
As a resident of Lee County, Florida and someone who is facing a criminal charge, you may have valid concerns about having to serve time behind bars if you receive a conviction for the drug offense you face. Yet, in some cases, you may be able to enroll in the Lee...
No matter what lead to your DUI conviction, not having a license can be difficult. Not only can it prevent you from using a vehicle for leisure, but it can also make it difficult to go to and from work. While you may have to deal with the consequences of losing your...
You have the right to decline an officer's request to search you or your personal property for evidence. The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects citizens from illegal search and seizure. So, what do the cops need to look for evidence legally? A search...
Florida considers robbery a violent offense due to the threatening nature of the crime. Due to the characteristics of these charges, a conviction can lead to severe penalties. What is a robbery offense? While the legal crime of theft involves taking something without...
If you have been in a situation where you had to physically defend yourself, you may have questions about the legal ramifications of your actions. Even when defending yourself is the only reasonable option, can criminal charges stem from this act? What does Florida...
Government prosecutors have extensive experience with the criminal justice system. After all, many prosecutors try hundreds of cases per year. Unless you are a seasoned criminal defense attorney, you simply do not have the experience to go toe-to-toe with government...
In Florida, medical marijuana is legal, but recreational use of the drug is not. The penalties for marijuana possession vary based on the quantity. Parents need to think about the legal and medical implications of their marijuana use as well as if their children are...
If you are a fan of police shows on television, you may already know officers typically must obtain a warrant before searching a suspect or anyone else. This comes from the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that protects Americans from unreasonable searches...