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...
Florida police officers out on patrol are constantly on the lookout for signs of impaired drivers. Those who get behind the wheel after drinking cause a disproportionate number of car crashes, which is one of the incentives for the police to watch for signs of...
Sharing prescription drugs and medications can often feel like the right thing to do. Maybe you’re taking painkillers, for instance, and a sibling or a roommate complains about a serious toothache. They want to use your medication to see if it helps them. You...
Property division in divorce often involves transferring assets from one person to another to achieve a fair settlement. These can include homes, cars, stocks and more. A common concern people often have is whether they’re responsible for capital gains taxes on a...
You’ve heard of wedding and baby registries, but have you heard of divorce registries? They’re starting to spring up and becoming increasingly popular. While they’re often started by and marketed toward women, anyone can use them. Certainly, a divorce registry isn’t...
The job of law enforcement is to enforce the law and protect the general public. Most people view police officers as figures of authority and treat them accordingly. The police do have certain powers, but they are not unlimited. If law enforcement turns up at your...
Getting involved in a car accident is bad, but gettng into a car accident when you’re on the way home from a night out where you had a drink or two is worse – even when you are absolutely sure that you were sober enough to be driving. Did you know, however, that...
If a person is facing criminal charges then it means that law enforcement and the prosecution have evidence against them. One of, if not the most compelling piece of evidence is a confession. This consists of the accused accepting liability for the criminal offense. ...
