As more and more states are legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, it appears that the stigma surrounding marijuana use may be evolving. However, the recreational use of cannabis is still illegal at both federal and state levels here in Florida. If you are pulled over and a police officer claims they smell marijuana, you…
It seems like drones are growing more and more prevalent with each coming year. With this increasing popularity, the legality of drone use has become a hot discussion. If you own a drone or would like to use a drone in Florida, you should know the laws and how you can keep yourself out of…
It may seem like police officers can arrest you for almost anything, even for warrants issued years ago. You might be wondering if warrants ever expire or if the police can still arrest you for a crime from the distant past. Let’s explore the legality of arrests based on old warrants. What is the Statute…
Real estate brokers are real estate agents who have completed additional training and licensing requirements. Brokers are able to work independently and hire other agents to work for them, whereas real estate agents must work for a sponsoring broker or brokerage firm. Real estate brokers work extremely hard to achieve their broker status, but if…
You may have served your time and paid your dues, but unfortunately, punishment for a felony can sometimes last a lifetime. Sometimes, some of the biggest challenges a convicted felon will face don’t show up until after their release from prison. Of course, finding a job and securing rental housing is much more challenging as…
Injunctions are judicial orders that restrain a person from beginning or continuing an action that threatens or invades another person. Commonly known as a restraining order, these warnings can be put in place when a person petitions the court to prevent an individual from having any contact with them. Victims must show evidence during an…
Crime shows are some of the most popular programs on television today. Television such as NCIS, Law and Order, and Criminal Minds are some of the highest-grossing shows in the industry. Although crime show obsession may be successful in providing entertainment, they have been less than successful in teaching watchers about how the criminal justice…
An arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) can be terrifying no matter who you are or what you do for a living. A conviction for DUI has the potential to damage every aspect of a person’s life, from their reputation to their freedom. For medical professionals, a charge for DUI could even strip a…
One of the most significant ongoing tragedies involved with the United States criminal justice system occurs when an innocent person is convicted of a crime they didn’t commit. Erroneous convictions can have immeasurable consequences for exonerees, original crime victims, and families. Likewise, they may also have long-lasting adverse effects on the witnesses, investigators, lawyers, judges,…
On November 29, 2020, a 27-year-old woman, of North Port, Florida, was traveling southbound on River Road in Sarasota when her vehicle veered across the center line and struck a Ford Focus in a head-on collision. A 28-year-old pregnant woman in the Ford Focus was killed in the impact, along with her unborn fetus. Gray…
