You're on your way back from a cousin's house after sharing a bottle of wine. You had an extra beer at the grill and you don't want to leave your truck. There are a lot of temptations to drive with a buzz on in Florida, but it's never a good idea and it's almost...
Year: 2018
Woman faces serious drunk driving charges after crash
A Florida woman faces drunk driving-related charges after police allege she was intoxicated and caused a crash that resulted in the death of a woman and serious injuries to her husband. The couple and their two teenagers were driving back from Orlando to the...
Aggravated assault a serious charge in Florida
The word "assault" conjures up images of a punch in the stomach or a slap across the face. Aggravated assault, however, is much more serious than that. In Florida, it can be a serious crime, depending on several factors that include whether a weapon was used, the...
Fighting for the right to keep your driver’s license after a DUI
You made the mistake that many Florida drivers before you made -- you got into your vehicle after you had a couple of drinks and headed home. You didn't feel drunk; you just felt relaxed. Perhaps your relaxed state caused whatever driving behavior drew the attention...
Florida middle schooler arrested on drug charges
A 12-year-old was arrested on criminal charges recently after he gave marijuana-laced gummies to kids in his gym class, according to the sheriff in Polk County. The boy, a middle-school student, gave blocks of the gummies larger than the usual dosage to fellow seventh...
Domestic abusers find ways to reach victims from behind bars
Physical abuse is only part of the complex formula of domestic violence. Domestic abusers are largely concerned with maintaining control over their victims -- and they may not stop trying to hold onto that control from jail. That's been the experience of detectives...
Fight domestic violence charges that follow a Florida hurricane
Hurricane Michael left parts of Florida devastated in its wake, with homes swept away, power lines knocked out and whole neighborhoods gone when it struck in mid-October. We've seen the images in still photos and on television. What we haven't seen is the effect that...
Some drug charges collapse with the right defense
If you are facing criminal charges, it is easy to feel like the world is against you. Fortunately, every suspect who has been arrested has at least one ally. Beyond the support of family and friends, a lawyer can build a defense and challenge possible evidence used to...
What happens if charged with stalking in Florida
If you are facing charges of stalking in Florida, you may not be sure what you are up against. Conviction of criminal charges of any kind can lead to serious consequences, such as time behind bars and other life-altering penalties. Stalking is a serious allegation,...
Accused of domestic violence? Get a Florida attorney on your side
You've been accused of domestic violence, and you know you didn't do anything wrong. You're justified in feeling scared. You could lose your job, your home and your kids – and you could wind up in jail. So, what happens from here? If you really didn't do...