As the number of COVID-19 cases in Palm Beach County grows, the number of arrests has fallen. From the period of March 3-31, the 19-day period after the virus was declared a national emergency, there has been a significant drop in the number of people being booked into the county jail compared to the same…
On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a “Stay at Home” order for the entire state of Florida to limit the spread of the deadly coronavirus. His executive order came after many individual counties had already ordered citizens to stay home unless they operate essential businesses or need essential services. To comply with…
Receiving a traffic ticket is a stressful situation that many of us just want to move past. Although the quickest way to respond to a traffic ticket in South Florida is to pay the fine, this is rarely the most reasonable course of action. Paying a ticket can bring trouble down the road, which is…
Hundreds of thousands of drivers in Florida lose their driving privileges each year for non-driving offenses or their inability to pay fines and fees. The State of Florida routinely suspends licenses for unpaid debts like child support and court fees. Knowing this, you may be wondering whether the state would suspend your license if you’re…
When the DMV suspends your Florida driver’s license, it takes time to adjust to a life of limited mobility. If you’re shopping around for car insurance, your license suspension will usually create additional hurdles. A suspended license makes you look like a risk to insurance companies, even if your license suspension didn’t occur over a…
Driving with a suspended license is just one of several traffic violations that doubles as a criminal offense. Those who are caught driving while their licenses are suspended may face serious consequences, especially if they knew about the suspension before police stopped them and ran a license check. A charge of DWLS with knowledge will…
South Florida is difficult to traverse without reliable transportation. Points of interest and bustling metropolitan areas are typically too spread out to navigate on foot. Public transportation is generally unreliable, and methods like riding a bike are largely unsafe. Thus, residents whose livelihoods depend on driving find themselves between a rock and a hard place…
Your first DUI arrest may come as a shock to you. If you are someone who has never broken the law, the weight of your first arrest may be devastating. When West Palm Beach police arrest a person because they suspect the driver was driving under the influence, they do what they can to ensure…
Most people are familiar with some of the negative repercussions of receiving a DUI charge in Florida. From the suspension of your driver’s license to possible incarceration, it is widely known that a DUI can impact a person’s reputation; however, what many don’t realize is that it can do greater damage to the lives and…
A DUI arrest can evoke a mix of emotions, including shame and embarrassment. However, cases involving minor children often carry even greater consequences. Florida law takes DUI offenses involving children very seriously, often imposing harsher penalties compared to standard DUI cases. Judges and prosecutors recognize the potential harm a DUI can cause to children under…
