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…
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…
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…
Did you know that one of your best means of defense for driving under the influence (DUI) may actually be what you currently despise the most? That’s right, the police report that is stressing you out the most could turn out to be your saving grace. DUI arrest reports can not only help you better…
In the last several decades, the term “designated driver” has become a buzzword for responsible drinking. A designated driver is a member of a group who abstains from alcohol in order to drive the others safely. When friends go out, it’s not uncommon for everyone involved to agree ahead of time on that one person…
As if the legal consequences associated with a DUI arrest aren’t enough trouble, many Florida DUI defendants also have to worry about recovering their car after it’s been impounded. Vehicle impoundment is the legal process of stationing a car at a lot or tow yard, which is a holding place for vehicles until they’re placed…
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the best days of the year for many Americans who gather with friends and family to eat wings, cheer at their TV, and enjoy what is often an unpredictable and exciting contest between the two best squads in the National Football League. Even those who aren’t excited about the…
It’s relatively common knowledge that Florida police have the right to make a DUI arrest if they suspect that a driver is under the influence of alcohol. But what about passengers? If you’re completely sober behind the wheel, are you held liable for the actions of those in your own vehicle? Do passengers face similar…
Millions of Americans are arrested for driving under the influence each year, with most stops beginning the same way: a surge of red and blue strobe lights in your rearview mirror. The tap of a flashlight rapping on the window initiates a series of tests that might include walking on a white line or reciting…
If you’ve ever experienced a DUI arrest in Florida, you know how stressful and traumatic it can be. Thoughts of losing your driving privileges, paying hefty fines out-of-pocket, serving a jail sentence, and carrying a ruined reputation may cross your mind. This level of trauma can only escalate when you find yourself in an uncommon…
