Tailgate parties are no longer just for football season. That’s certainly true in Florida where you can party with friends outside before a sporting event or concert all year long. If tailgating is allowed in the parking lot or wherever you and your friends have...
Child support payments often stop once the child reaches the age of 18. However, there are situations where parents may have to continue supporting a child who is over the age of 18. As the cost of living keeps rising, parents who pay child support may wonder how long...
Substance abuse issues can begin manifesting in a myriad of ways. Some people start having a beer when they get home from work every night and then find that they can't stop after a few beers several years later. Others may have medical issues that lead to...
Many people don't fully understand their rights when they are dealing with the police. Illegal searches are one of the more common civil rights violations that occur during police encounters. They can have a profound impact on the outcome of a defendant’s criminal...
Being arrested for having drugs in your possession is likely to result in significant consequences. Florida police and the prosecution take drug offenses seriously and the penalties associated with possession charges reflect this reality. Having said that, being...
A divorce or a breakup wherein the couple shares underage children will typically conclude with a court-ordered child custody arrangement, including a parenting plan. Because these orders are legally enforceable, both you and your child’s other parent will be held to...
Getting sober is actually fairly easy. After you’ve consumed alcohol, your body will naturally reduce the amount in your bloodstream by 0.015% per hour. Since the legal limit is 0.08% for blood alcohol concentration, you can see that it may take time to get back down...
Dealing with police officers or investigators is scary for the average person, whether guilty or innocent. Law enforcement officers can use your fear and anxiety against you during questioning about criminal activity. Your participation in interviews or even seemingly...
The concept of drug court isn’t something that’s new to Florida. In fact, this state was a pioneer in the implementation of drug courts by creating the first one in the nation in Miami-Dade County in 1989. Since then, the number of programs in the state and across the...
Movies and TV shows have depicted angry and bitter spouses giving away their partner’s belongings or even burning them after finding out they were unfaithful. You may have even seen ads on social media marketplaces where people sell items for huge discounts or give...
