Because medical marijuana is now legal in most states, it is becoming a new concern for lawmakers and law enforcement when it comes to drivers. If you are driving on a Florida roadway after using medical marijuana, can you be charged with a DUI or DWI? This is a...
Fort Myers Legal Issues Blog
Will I lose my car if I get a DUI?
Getting pulled over and arrested for drunk driving may feel like the lowest point in your life. However, it is after the initial arrest when you have to begin to put things back together in your life when things can become quite strained. In Florida, you face many...
Can you afford a DUI?
Maybe you're saving money for a dream vacation, or you plan to upgrade your kitchen. Maybe you want to buy new furniture, or you're hoping to save up enough to invest in your retirement. You may hear lots of advice for managing your money to accomplish any of these...
Can you be fired for a domestic violence charge?
If you are facing a domestic violence charge in Florida, your whole world may be turned upside down. You may wonder if everything in your life will be impacted, including your employment. Unfortunately, there is no clear answer. It depends a lot on your employer and...
Are you confused as to why you face drug possession charges?
Anytime a Florida resident faces criminal charges, he or she retains the right to challenge them. This goes for drug possession charges as well. If police placed you under arrest because they believe you were in possession of an illegal substance, it will be up to...
Know what qualifies as domestic violence
While many Florida residents are only familiar with the physical form of domestic violence, the truth is that there many different actions that can be considered a type of this kind of abuse. If you have been accused of this crime, you may be wondering...
When medicine, federal law and drug crimes collide
Many Florida residents are glad to know that medical use of marijuana is now allowed in this state. However, a lot of people are confused because they've been told that all possession, sale and use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. It's a complicated...
How tough are Florida’s DUI license suspension laws?
Florida drivers who are pulled over by a law enforcement officer on suspicion of driving under the influence face serious consequences. This is particularly true for drivers under 21 years of age. As explained by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles,...
You could fail this field sobriety test even when you’re sober
Many Florida residents tend to joke that they couldn't walk a straight line when they are sober, let alone when they have been drinking. If you have any kind of balance issues or are getting up there in years, you probably won't be able to stand on one leg either....
Drywall means 90 days in jail on charges of drug possession
What comes to your mind when presented with the phrase "white powdery substance?" The ambiguity can lead to many different images such as an ordinary household item like wheat flour or laundry soap. For those with wandering minds, it could also evoke something more...
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