Is Careless Driving The Same As Reckless Driving in Florida?
Florida highway patrol officers are very serious about safety on the state’s highways. The amount of traffic anywhere in the state is always intense, especially on the open road. Being caught in traffic while running at an excessive speed means that all drivers...
Things To Know if You Are Arrested for a DUI in Florida
On DUI suspensions, unless you go to the DMV within 10 days to see about a hearing or hardship, the person accused of DUI will have to wait either 30 days (if you blew over the limit of .08) or 90 days (if you refused the breath test) before they can go apply for the...
Can I Afford An Attorney? How Much Will it Cost?
A private attorney (meaning not court-appointed) can be hired at any time during your case, and even prior to an arrest. The price or cost of hiring an attorney varies greatly depending on many factors, the type of charge, the city/state of the offense, the...
How Much Jail Time Will I Get? Will I Go to Prison?
If you have been arrested or fear that you or your loved one may soon be arrested for something, one of the most common questions is how much time are they facing in jail or even prison? First lets answer this: What’s the difference between jail and prison? The...
If Charges Are Dropped Does it Stay on My Record?
You may be asking yourself….. If my charges are dropped, does it stay on my record? So many times people don’t realize that once an arrest is made, unless you seal or expunge it, that arrest will ALWAYS show up on a background check EVEN if the case was...
How Do I Know If a Lawyer is Legitimate?
Finding a good lawyer can be difficult. To top everything off, how do you know that the lawyer you found is even legitimate? Here are a few things to check: Be Sure to Check State Licensing Websites If your prospective attorney is actually licensed to practice law in...
Is an Attorney and a Lawyer the Same Thing?
In the U.S., the terms attorney and lawyer are often used interchangeably. Do they mean the same thing? The fact is, though they are very similar, there is a slight difference between the two. Let’s look at the difference, and why it’s significant. How...
Is Yelling At Someone Domestic Violence?
When most people think of domestic violence, they think of one thing: one spouse striking the other. This is one of the most common forms of domestic violence, but not the only one. There can also be verbal abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse and...