Law enforcement and the DMV may suspend a Florida driver’s license for a myriad of reasons, not least of which includes a DUI conviction. A driver’s license suspension makes it illegal for the person with the license suspended to drive. Rather than risk breaking the law, those who have had their right to drive temporarily…
Curfew laws are designed to mitigate the potential for adolescents to become crime victims. By the same token, they aim to keep minors out of trouble and reduce criminal activity. The state’s curfew law designates specific periods during which young people under 16 may not be out unattended. In Florida, each county and city must…
In 2017, West Palm Beach police officers knew about several possible prostitution houses throughout the city. It wasn’t until August of the following year that a victim of human trafficking released the locations of the brothels and dropped the names of the people running them. The victim told officers about three residences where the bosses…
The insanity defense has been used for centuries to mitigate the consequences or pardon the actions of criminal defendants. Today, nearly all states allow the insanity defense, though the standards for proving insanity vary. Although widely popularized in the media as a way for defendants to avoid repercussions, few criminal defendants plead insanity. The defense…
Last year, Massage Envy drew national attention after a BuzzFeed investigation uncovered over 180 accusations of sexual assault at their locations across the country. Recently, several more women have come forward having experienced molestation and other acts in Massage Envy locations throughout Florida. In May 2017, two women signed up for the mother-daughter Mother’s Day…
Most people have that one friend who is a wonderful person but unfortunately tends to make bad decisions when drinking. As friends, we’d like to help them stay out of trouble, and especially keep them and others safe. Part of this involves keeping them from driving after drinking. Doing your part to help your friend…
Acting in self-defense is supposed to be one of the rare situations in which a person may legally take another’s life. Self-defense is the reasonable use of force to protect oneself or another from bodily harm upon an aggressor’s attack. The person using self-defense must have a reason to believe his or her life is…
Driving in the state of Florida is a privilege upon which many people rely to fulfill their basic needs. From getting to and from your job to trekking across town with a trunk full of groceries, your life would be considerably hindered without the ability to drive. No city in Florida is known for having…
Common law has always provided for the use of deadly force in self-defense when an attacker threatens death, serious bodily injury, and sometimes a serious felony. Under common law, a person in fear of his or her life had a duty to retreat before using deadly force unless he or she was within his or…
Year after year, the Sunshine State is a top choice for people looking to move away. Its glorious beaches and year-round warm weather draw many people from up north, while diverse urban areas often attract people from less populated cities. However, like with any other state, parts of Florida may be unsafe to live in…
