When you get divorced, you hope that your spouse will act maturely and fairly, be honest and not stoop to tactics that deliberately make you look bad. Unfortunately, however, you might have been married to someone who always wants the upper hand – and will do just...
Month: May 2022
2 ways to protect yourself when you think your ex hid assets
Judges overseeing proceedings in the Florida family courts must apply state law to unique family circumstances. They have to help protect children when making custody decisions and seek fair solutions under the equitable distribution statute enshrined in Florida law....
CCTV footage is not infallible
Closed-circuit television is utilized by businesses and domestic residences across the U.S. In fact, it’s estimated that there are around 50 million CCTV cameras across the country. This technology is installed for crime prevention and to assist law enforcement in...
Does drinking too much prevent you from having criminal intent?
Some crimes require criminal intent. In the courts, people refer to that intention to break the law as mens rea. For certain offenses, like violent crimes, prosecutors may have to establish mens rea to secure a conviction. Someone's criminal intent could be the...
What will drunk driving charges do to your driver’s license?
It is illegal to get behind the wheel of a car when you have had too much to drink. Florida state law imposes penalties including fines, jail time, the immobilization of your vehicle and the temporary loss of your driver's license if you get convicted of drunk...
What is a high-BAC drunk driving charge in Florida?
Once your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit, the Florida police can arrest you for driving under the influence (DUI) charges. Currently, for most adults driving standard passenger vehicles, the legal limit for their BAC is 0.08%. There are much...