When law enforcement agencies assign undercover officers or agents or others to investigate suspected criminal activity, they have to be careful that they don’t engage in entrapment. If they do, any criminal case against someone arrested and charged with a crime can...
Do you know how long alcohol can be detected in your system? If not, the answer to how long certain tests can detect alcohol may surprise you. You should understand that the amount of time alcohol can be detected in your system depends on your body, fat content, how...
If you are facing DUI charges, the sentence you will receive after a guilty verdict depends on the circumstances of your case. The courts will consider certain aspects of your DUI when deciding on the appropriate punishment. Some details of your case, known as...
You have a great idea that you want to turn into a business or an existing company that could be so profitable with just a little help. Securing investment capital is a necessary step for many entrepreneurs and existing businesses. However, you need to convince...
Possessing, using, manufacturing and selling certain substances are all against the law. Engaging in these activities with any controlled or prohibited substance violates Florida state law and federal law. Individuals engaged in the drug trade or struggling with...
Many people who are arrested on drug charges are actually just addicted to those drugs. For instance, there are many stories about people using painkillers to treat authentic ailments and then becoming addicted to them over time. This could happen, for example, with...
Many couples share racy photographs with one another when they first start dating or during a period of separation due to work or travel. They may even make videos of their intimate moments together for their personal enjoyment. You may think, once someone sent you a...
In many cases when someone overdoses on illegal drugs, they are with other individuals who have also taken those drugs. These people have not overdosed and could call the authorities to seek help. You also find this situation when young people have been drinking...
Drug paraphernalia laws in states across the country – including Florida – are typically very broad. They often include items that are used to test substances. Florida law regarding paraphernalia includes “testing equipment used, intended for use, or designed for use...
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges in Florida can result in multiple consequences for the person accused. Jail time, license suspensions and large fines are among the most common penalties for Florida DUIs. A driver with one or more previous drunk-driving...