If you have been charged and convicted with a DUI in Florida, you may have been forced to use an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. According to state statutes, those who are convicted of two DUIs and qualifies for a restricted driver’s license must use...
Fort Myers Legal Issues Blog
Dealing with multiple charges in drug offenses
Those who have been following the local news around Fort Myers might have picked up on an event in which six people were arrested for various drug charges in early June. This is an example of drug arrests resulting in multiple charges for the accused. Even if it...
What you should know about doctor shopping
Opioid addiction remains a serious concern for many people in Florida. The opioids that are contained in prescription drugs like pain relievers can lead people into drug addiction. To satisfy an addiction, people may engage in doctor shopping to acquire more of the...
Police errors could impact your DUI case
After getting pulled over by a police officer, you may have had understandable worry that you could find yourself in a serious legal situation. After all, you had consumed a few alcoholic beverages earlier in the evening before getting behind the wheel. Though you did...
What you should know about breath test refusal
When a Florida police officer pulls over a driver thinking the motorist is intoxicated, the officer may subject the driver to a Breathalyzer test. However, reasoning that a breath test amounts to self-incrimination, the driver may refuse the test. Taking this action,...
Things you have a right to know, especially when facing arrest
An arrest in Louisiana or elsewhere is definitely no walk in the park. It can be downright embarrassing, not to mention have long-lasting and far-reaching consequences in your life. Depending on the particular details of your situation, you may wind up navigating the...
Could a DUI affect me getting a job?
Getting pulled over and charged with driving under the influence is a bad enough situation, but when you consider the other effects it may have in your life, it can become a nightmare. Employers these days can look into almost every aspect of your life. They can...
Are drug searches in schools legal?
If you are a parent in Florida, then you probably have been notified that your child's school has undergone a drug search by local law enforcement. Such searches are conducted often in school around the country as a way to keep drugs out of schools. However, you may...
What can you expect from a DUI traffic stop?
A DUI traffic stop is frightening, especially if you do not know what to expect. Florida drunk driving laws are strict, and a conviction can lead to life-altering penalties. You may find it beneficial to understand what to expect from this type of traffic stop and the...
Do harsh penalties reduce drunk driving?
One of the main ways that Florida has worked to combat drunk drivers on the roadways is through increased penalties and imposing harsher sentences on those convicted of drunk driving. However, you probably still hear a lot about drunk driving accidents and other...
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