Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is hazardous to your health and to those on the roads. Florida's laws state that a DUI is an offense where your impairment can be proved by showing that your normal faculties are impaired or that you have an unlawful...
Month: September 2017
Insanity defenses are not easy, nor a ticket to freedom
What makes a valid insanity defense in the state of Florida? While this is a fact that surprises many, not every state uses the same standard when courts determine whether or not someone was legally insane when he or she committed a crime. In Florida, the courts use...
Domestic violence victims have extra woes amid natural disasters
Domestic violence victims have enough trouble on their hands before a natural disaster like a hurricane, tropical storm or major flooding takes place. Once a natural disaster starts, they face additional problems that other refugees don't have to face: Abusers with a...
Arming yourself with information may help you avoid DUI problems
As summer winds down in Florida, you may be one of many who are trying to make the most of your free time, perhaps getting in a few final trips to the beach before heading back to college or simply gathering with friends at your favorite restaurant or pub. The problem...
How serious is the crime of looting?
Looting is always a problem after a major natural disaster, Some people suddenly think that the normal laws regarding property and ownership stop applying and that anything that's available can simply be taken. Various cities around the country are taking a new,...