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.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]