On June 27, Florida authorities arrested a retired Palm Beach County circuit judge on suspicion of drunk driving after she was involved in a car accident. The incident occurred in Riviera Beach at approximately 11 p.m. According to local media, the Riviera Beach...
Courts in Florida and throughout the country may issue restraining orders against those who might pose a threat to other individuals. In most cases, a temporary restraining order will be granted after listening to testimony from the plaintiff. The temporary order will...
DUI charges happen to people from all walks of life. While the state recognizes the inherent risks a person takes when getting behind the wheel while under the influence, it also acknowledges that sometimes people make mistakes. If you’re a first-time offender who has...
Individuals in Florida who have been hit, punched or otherwise physical assaulted by a loved one are likely victims of domestic violence. However, there are other types of abuse that an individual may be a victim of. For instance, those who are constantly bullied or...
Florida residents and others who have been the victims of emotional, physical or other forms of abuse may be able to obtain temporary or permanent restraining orders against their abusers. In many cases, the judge who puts the order in place is the only one who can...
Methamphetamine is a huge problem in Florida. It takes the lives of hundreds every year. Involvement with the drug is illegal in our state and punishable by time in prison and fines. Here, we will detail the penalties that you could be facing for possession,...
A promising college football player was taken into custody during the early morning hours of May 30 following a routine traffic stop in Florida. Tim Jordan faces two misdemeanor drug possession counts and a third-degree felony weapons possession charge. According to a...
Many Police departments in Florida conducted anti-drunk driving operations over the recent Memorial Day weekend, but few of them put as much effort into their crackdown as the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Between 2014 and 2018, there were more intoxicated...
The last few months have been difficult for many Floridians. Those in tumultuous marriages faced even tougher circumstances when Florida’s stay-at-home orders were in place. In fact, in Florida’s southern Treasure Coast and counties of Okeechobee counties, domestic...
People often use the terms assault and battery interchangeably or as a phrase, but in Florida, they are separate legal charges that people can face. Confusion about these terms and what constitutes either assault or battery could lead to people making preventable...