People get pulled over all the time for violating traffic laws in South Florida, and sometimes, it’s difficult to understand the exact violation. There are times when police pull people over because they believe the driver was being a threat to themselves or others on the road, but can’t pinpoint a specific maneuver that broke…
Throughout the country, Americans are facing an urgent crisis that has already taken more than 120,000 lives. The novel coronavirus is rapidly spreading, and some experts believe the situation will worsen as more states reopen for business. In Florida’s prisons, the situation is dire. Prisoners in confined spaces are facing the threat of the virus,…
Most people are familiar with the concept of a GPS monitoring bracelet that tracks the wearer’s location at all times and can’t be removed. GPS monitors are usually ankle bracelets that the court orders a defendant to wear when they’re on probation, parole, or house arrest. The judge may order a GPS monitoring device before…
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…
