Facing a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) charge can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially when the case involves several alleged acts. Understanding how Florida prosecutes these violations is the first step toward building your defense....
Teenagers often have strong preferences about custody arrangements. They might prefer to live with one parent to stay in the same school district. In some cases, they may resent the obligation to spend time with one of their parents due to a decline in their...
Parents may sometimes be responsible when their child causes injury or damages someone’s property. Florida law allows this in certain situations, especially when a child acts intentionally or when a parent’s actions contribute to the harm. When Florida law holds...
It can feel overwhelming and deeply unsettling to face an arrest for DUI, especially when a second one follows. Many people are filled with anxiety, unsure of what to expect next or how serious the situation may become. It is common to feel worried about legal...
If police officers find drugs in a person's possession, they may arrest that person. Most people might expect to face simple possession charges after an arrest, but that isn't always what happens. State prosecutors generally tend to pursue the harshest charges that...
If a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of drunk driving, they may ask you to take a field sobriety test. Examples include the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, the one-leg stand and the walk-and-turn test. An important thing to note is that these tests are...
In Florida, if an officer suspects you are driving under the influence, they can pull you over and request that you partake in a series of field sobriety tests. There are three tests that officers use to help them gather evidence for a DUI case: the horizontal gaze...
When long-married couples who are empty nesters or never had children divorce, the decision about what to do with their home isn’t complicated by what is best for the children, as it may be for parents of younger children. That doesn’t mean all couples going through...
Many people believe biological parents share the same legal rights. This is not true for unmarried parents. Under Florida law, biology alone does not give a father full parental rights. A father must establish legal paternity before asking for custody or time-sharing...
If you are pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving in Florida, officers may check your blood alcohol concentration with a breath test. Many drivers assume that the maximum legal BAC is 0.08 percent and that reaching or exceeding that level automatically leads...
