On many days, Florida’s weather is unbeatable. Residents and visitors often take advantage of the beautiful climate and scenery by taking a walk – around their neighborhood, to a nearby destination, or while out for an evening on the town. Unfortunately, in many of...
Although many states are changing their laws to legalize marijuana, Florida has yet to do so. It maintains severe penalties for growing, selling and possession of it. In addition, those who have drug paraphernalia will also face legal consequences. People might be...
A car accident can be both a traumatic and painful experience. But if you ever find yourself pulling over on the side of the road wishing that you can turn back time, it’s important to collect yourself and understand you can try and process the situation once you are...
The color of your turn signals can impact your safety on the roads of Florida, according to studies made by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For decades now, in fact, vehicle safety experts have known that amber turn signals are safer than red turn...
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...
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...
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"...
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...
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...
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...
