If an officer pulls you over under the suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), they have two options to assess their intuition: blood alcohol content (BAC) tests or field sobriety tests (FST). There’s a lot you should know about your BAC and FSTs and the...
In a divorce case, people sometimes wonder what's going to happen to their family pet. They're concerned about having to figure out a situation in which they can share time with the pet, or they may even be concerned that they'll never see them again. This concern is...
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) was enacted in 1986 – not long after the terms “hacker” and “hacking” entered the national consciousness. Since then, it’s been amended – and broadened – quite a bit. Unfortunately, this has left a gray area open that federal...
Parents’ behavior can immensely affect the outcome of a child custody case. Whereas the courts encourage parents to come up with custody and parenting plans of their preference, it is important to note that the court must validate any arrangement arrived at. And that...
Insider trading isn't just one professional telling another about certain as-of-yet private information so that they can make a few sneaky trades or investments with an agreement that they will receive similar tips in the future. It is often much simpler, often...
When you’re facing criminal charges, your primary concern might be finding out what types of sentences you might face if you’re convicted. There’s usually a range of sentences that are based on the type of criminal charge you’re facing. It might help you to...
If you’ve heard the term “parental kidnapping” being used before, you may have an idea about what it means or what situations it covers. Parental kidnapping can be may things, though, including violating your custody order and taking your child somewhere you weren’t...
As a general rule, you have an expectation of privacy in your home. Without a warrant or consent, the police cannot come into your house to search around. They may be able to look at items that are in plain view on your property, but anything in your home is generally...
As an older person, thinking about getting a divorce can be a frustrating conundrum. On one hand, you may feel that you cannot live with your spouse any longer and want to move on. On the other, you have your finances mixed up together, and you’re not sure how you can...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are among the most common criminal infractions that occur in Florida. People get arrested for drunk driving after they cause car crashes, during targeted enforcement efforts or when the police have reason to pull them over....
