A Pace, Florida, man was sentenced to life in prison recently after pleading no contest in the death of two sisters. The man, 35, was charged with two counts of DUI manslaughter in the May 6 crash that killed two sisters, ages 17 and 7. Witnesses testified at a...
Month: September 2018
What acts lead to terrorism charges in Florida?
We hear so much about terrorism these days in Florida and around the country. But just what constitutes terrorism? For a prosecutor to file a terrorism charge, the intent of the crime must be known. When we think about the word "terrorism," we think about violent...
What is probable cause for a DUI stop in Florida?
You're driving home along a Florida highway after attending a going-away party for a colleague and you see the red light in the mirror. Yes, you've had a bit to drink but not so much that you think you're legally drunk. So can you be pulled over? The officer must have...
Did someone accuse you of disturbing the peace?
Many arrests have taken place simply due to misunderstanding. However, that does not make the situation any less serious or any easier to address. Police may bring charges against you, and even though you may not feel they fit the scenario that occurred, you still...
Florida mayor, girlfriend charged in domestic assault case
The mayor of Port Richey, Florida, said that if he's prosecuted for domestic battery, he will fight the charges. The mayor, 67, and his 57-year-old live-in girlfriend each were arrested recently, accused of battering one another during a fight at their home, according...
How does the ignition interlock program work in Florida?
You've been convicted of a DUI in Florida. The judge orders that you have an ignition interlock device installed in your car if you want to drive again. This situation is all new to you, and you ask yourself this: Just what is an ignition interlock device and what am...