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SB 618 Addresses Marijuana Users

Marijuana users in Florida may soon be kept out of the criminal justice system if a certain bill successfully makes its way through the Florida legislative system.  SB 618, or the “Prearrest Diversion Programs” bill was unanimously approved in Senate Criminal Justice committee last month, boosting its odds of receiving a hearing in the House.  […]

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Understanding Your Miranda Rights

Whenever someone is apprehended for having allegedly committed a crime such as DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, DUI homicide, or any other DUI accident related crime resulting in serious bodily injury, they are typically taken to a police station and interrogated, but they must first be read their Miranda Warnings, which can also be referred to […]

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Florida Wants to Toughen Its Texting While Driving Law

Texting while driving remains a major problem on the roadways, often leading to serious or even fatal consequences because of distracted drivers.  In the state of Florida, there is currently a ban on texting while driving, but enforcing it is easier said than done.  In order for an officer to stop a driver allegedly caught […]

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The New Florida “Sexting” Law

A common practice among teenagers is “sexting”, the codified term used to describe the exchange of inappropriate text messages, typically involving nude photos.  Any teenager caught participating in sexting could be charged with a felony, often resulting in harsh penalties.  New state laws seek to reduce the severity of sexting so that the crime will […]

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Florida Lawmakers Seek the Use of Body Cameras

Law enforcement officers have frequently been in the news lately, for reasons both good and bad.  Because of all the controversies surrounding officers lately and the sometimes lack of visual evidence, more and more people are calling for police officers to carry body cameras on them at all times and have some training.  Florida lawmakers […]

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Risking a DUI the Day After

Let’s say you went out drinking on a Sunday, had a little too much alcohol, but you did the responsible thing, and either took a cab home or had a designated driver bring you home.  It’s now Monday morning; you’re getting ready for work and head out to the office.  You should be fine from […]

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Florida Lawmakers Propose New Marijuana Legislation

Florida’s laws regarding marijuana may soon be changing after a teenager in Wellington, Florida was killed in March in a traffic accident.  The teenager was riding a scooter driven by a man whose blood tested positive for marijuana and other substances. Current Florida DUI laws state that anyone who drives while under the influence of […]

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Monica Benitez, Esq. Will Protect Your Rights

While many judges and prosecutors are good and honest people, it is a fact of life that those who make up our judicial system are no different than the rest of us: they are every bit as likely to be biased, arrogant, or just plain wrong. Needless to say, that puts defendants in an extremely […]

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Monica Benitez Criminal Defense Attorney

Ms. Monica Benitez, a Miami native, is the founding member and CEO of THE TICKET JOINT, A Criminal & Traffic Defense Law Firm. Ms. Benitez is well-known for providing aggressive legal representation to all of her clients throughout Florida who are charged with Traffic Offenses, DUI, Drug Charges, Violent Felonies, Misdemeanors and all State/Federal Crimes. […]

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