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  • What to Expect from Florida’s Juvenile Justice Process
    What to Expect from Florida’s Juvenile Justice Process
    In Florida, criminal offenders under the age of 18 go through the state’s juvenile justice system, which focuses on attempting to rehabilitate young offenders instead of subjecting them to the adult court system. If your child has been accused of a crime, you need to understand how Florida’s juvenile justice
  • What to do in the event that you are Arrested
    What to do in the event that you are Arrested
    If you unfortunately find yourself being arrested by the police there are a few things that you should know and do that will help protect your interests in your pending criminal case. DO NOT speak to the police unless you are requesting an attorney. The police are only speaking with
  • What Makes Truck Accident Lawsuits Complex?
    What Makes Truck Accident Lawsuits Complex?
    Motor vehicle accident cases — whether they involve cars, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles or ATVs — share many similarities. However, lawsuits seeking damages for injuries caused by 18-wheelers and other large commercial trucks tend to be more challenging due to the complexity of the issues that can arise. One reason truck
  • What Is the Difference Between a Wrongful Death Claim and a Survival Action Claim?
    What Is the Difference Between a Wrongful Death Claim and a Survival Action Claim?
    When a person dies due to a negligent, reckless, or deliberate act, Florida law provides two ways the deceased’s next of kin can hold the wrongdoer accountable in civil court. The first is through a survival action, which covers the deceased person’s losses, and the second is a wrongful death
  • What Hurdles Might You Encounter in a Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit?
    What Hurdles Might You Encounter in a Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit?
    “Slip and fall” is a broad term used to describe injuries sustained in an accident on private or public property. When such an accident occurs because of unsafe conditions, the property owner or occupant may be held responsible for the victim’s medical bills and other resulting losses and expenses. In
  • What Happens During and After a Florida DUI Arrest?
    What Happens During and After a Florida DUI Arrest?
    Florida has harsh laws for people who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. First offenders can face a range of penalties including fines, probation, community service, the suspension of a driver’s license, and the possibility of jail time. Repeat offenders, like this Florida woman who was arrested three
  • What Can You Do if Charged With Marijuana Possession in Florida?
    What Can You Do if Charged With Marijuana Possession in Florida?
    While many states have relaxed their laws regarding marijuana possession, Florida continues to impose heavy penalties even for relatively small amounts of the drug. Possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one-year imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000. Holding more
  • What Can the Police Search When They Arrest You?
    What Can the Police Search When They Arrest You?
    Police often take every opportunity to conduct searches of people they stop, detain or arrest. Laws describing when searches are legally allowed are extremely complicated and confusing, but there are some clear rules you should know concerning search incident to arrest (SIA). A search incident to (happening along with) a
  • What Are the Risks if Auto Insurance is Suspended or Cancelled During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
    What Are the Risks if Auto Insurance is Suspended or Cancelled During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
    Severe restrictions on travel, health fears and closed workplaces have sharply curtailed automobile traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Accidents have dropped so much that many auto insurance companies are providing refunds to policyholders. People who are stuck at home and facing financial distress might be tempted to cancel or suspend
  • What are the Most Dangerous Roads for Motorcycle Accidents in Florida?
    What are the Most Dangerous Roads for Motorcycle Accidents in Florida?
    Florida is one of the leading states in the country in numbers of motorcycle accidents. Data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shows that in central Florida alone there have been a total of 1,237 motorcycle crashes during the first four months of 2020, and of
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