Recent Blog Posts
Impaired Driving Collisions Resulting in Property Damage
Anytime a driver gets behind the wheel after ingesting enough alcohol, prescription medications, or a controlled substance, to impact that person’s driving, he or she violates state law and also runs the risk of criminal prosecution. Motorists who are accused of committing one of these offenses can result in serious charges, making it especially… Read More »
The Consequences of Refusing a Breathalyzer Test in Florida
In Florida, motorists are automatically presumed to have given their consent to a breath test if pulled over for driving under the influence. For this reason, even those who were not guilty of driving under the influence, but who refused to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test to determine their Blood Alcohol… Read More »
Domestic Violence Injunctions
Under Florida law, anyone who claims to be a victim of domestic violence or who has reason to believe that he or she is imminent danger of becoming a victim of an act of domestic violence can petition a court for the issuance of an injunction for protection, a document that is also known… Read More »
Probation Violations in Florida
Probation is a form of community supervision that imposes specific conditions and terms (in lieu of incarceration) on those who have been convicted of certain criminal offenses. However, these sentences should still not be taken lightly, as violating a condition of probation can have serious consequences, including the revocation of the sentence altogether, so… Read More »
Being Charged with the Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card in Florida
Fraudulently using a credit card is one of the most commonly charged white collar crimes in Florida and comes with serious penalties for those who are convicted. To learn more about preparing a strong defense to your own credit card fraud charges, please contact an experienced Seminole white collar crime attorney who can advise… Read More »
Boating Under the Influence in Florida
Although most of us associate operating a vehicle while intoxicated with drunk driving, in Florida, operating other vessels, such as a boat, while intoxicated also qualifies as driving under the influence, or a BUI. Boating under the influence comes with serious penalties, so if you were recently arrested for or charged with a BUI,… Read More »
Florida’s Implied Consent Laws
When investigating a motorist for driving under the influence, law enforcement officers usually ask the individual to submit to a breath, urine, or blood test, the results of which are then used to determine the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). In Florida, motorists who operate vehicles in the state are automatically assumed to agree… Read More »
What are Occupational Crimes?
Also known as workplace crimes, occupational crimes are defined as offenses that are committed by someone during the course of his or her employment. Occupational crimes encompass a wide range of criminal acts, but the most common include white collar offenses, such as embezzlement, money laundering, tax fraud, and the misuse of company information… Read More »
DUI and Administrative Driver’s License Suspension in Florida
There are a number of reasons why a motorist might have his or her driver’s license suspended or revoked, but most are related to unpaid traffic tickets, failing to appear at a traffic summons, or being convicted of driving while under the influence. The steps that a person is required to take in order… Read More »
What to do if You are Issued a Traffic Citation in Florida
Being issued a traffic citation in Florida can result in fines, the assessment of points to the driver’s record, and even driver’s license suspension. Fortunately, motorists who receive traffic citations can avoid these penalties, so if you were recently issued a ticket, it is important to speak with an experienced Seminole traffic citation lawyer… Read More »