If you have been convicted of drunk driving in Florida, you can be at risk of losing your job. According to AOL, whether you will be fired or not for a DUI depends on where you work, your employer's policies and the law. It may also be affected by the sentence you...
Fort Myers Legal Issues Blog
Arrested for DUI? Stay calm and read on
Red and blue flashing lights are typically the last things drivers want to see in their rearview mirrors, particularly if a driver has had a drink. Instantly, you can start worrying about the cost of a ticket, why police pulled you over and whether the drink you had...
14 alleged gang members each face federal drug charge
Agents from the federal law enforcement have passed down indictments for 14 people whom they believe were members of a violent gang. The arrests include 11 counts, with more than one federal drug charge. It is all part of an attempt by federal authorities to...
Last cocaine cowboy pleads not guilty to federal drug charge
The last one of the state's legendary cocaine cowboys will plead not guilty to smuggling drugs after being on the run for 26 years. He has been living in a suburb of Orlando, Florida, with his wife under false names. Authorities arrested the man for the federal drug...
Florida House bill seeks stiffer penalties for drug trafficking
Several states in the U.S. have recently had an increase in deaths due to opioid overdose. In Florida, the House has passed a bill that places a great deal of the responsibility for those deaths on those accused of drug trafficking. The bill was voted for...
Mistakes can be made in drug possession accusations
Mistakes can be made. The majority of mistakes are minor and can easily be corrected. Other times, the mistakes are major ones and can leave lasting damage to property, individuals and/or an individual's reputation. In fact, Florida law enforcement officers are not...
Speeding leads to arrest for drug possession
There are some actions that are almost certain to gain the attention of Florida law enforcement officers. Running a stop sign and speeding are two such actions. Thus, if one is stopped after committing one of these actions, it should come as no surprise. Furthermore,...
Drug trafficking basics
Charges are filed and the handcuffs are in place. Florida law enforcement officers have determined that an individual has been engaged in drug trafficking activity and should therefore be placed under arrest. While this may sound like an evening drama, it is real life...
Florida hotel site for alleged drug possession activity
The Florida public is essential in the war on drugs. Many times, when someone notices something suspicious, he or she will notify the police. Based upon this tip, police will often investigate the situation and make drug possession arrests. Recently, Florida police...
Proposed law and those charged with prescription drug trafficking
There is no dispute that drugs are a problem within Florida. In fact, Florida lawmakers are now looking at the prescription drug trafficking problem. As a part of this process, they are considering a bill that would hold drug dealers accountable for opioid overdoses....
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