Clearwater Criminal Defense Law Blog
Opportunist versus victim: what is entrapment?
To face a drug charge is intimidating. After all, a drug charge can result in serious consequences. What if you believe you were a victim of entrapment? To prove entrapment, according to the United States Department of Justice, the government must induce the crime and...
DUI penalty and distracted driving
People arrested for driving under the influence offenses in Florida may experience a range of penalties depending on the circumstances of their specific case. In some situations, a person's driver's license may be temporarily suspended or even revoked as part of their...
Penalties for Florida DUI conviction
When law enforcement stops you in Florida for a traffic offense or erratic driving, you could receive a charge of driving under the influence. You must have measured blood alcohol content above 0.08% or be noticeably impaired for this type of criminal arrest. If you...
Drunk driving charges during holidays
People are charged with driving drunk at all times of the year. However, there are certain occasions when even more people are stopped for driving under the influence, such as holidays. Often, when people celebrate various holidays and other important dates (such as...
Florida dram shop laws
When an intoxicated driver causes an accident and subsequent injuries in Florida, the victim and/or his or her family has the right to file a personal injury lawsuit for damages. For the intoxicated driver, a civil lawsuit could increase his or her financial hardship...
What is a DUI diversion program?
A DUI charge may mean you need to consider some new ways to go about your regular routine. When it comes to dealing with these charges and a possible conviction having all the facts at hand may help make the decision easier. If you find yourself facing DUI charges for...
Suspension of a Florida driver’s license due to error
Not carrying insurance may result in a driver's license suspension of up to three years. Failure to pay outstanding fines and fees, however, may result in a permanent revocation. According to the Tampa Bay Times, one out of every eight Floridians has a suspended...
Severity of a possession conviction depends on the substance
Despite laws that encourage jail time rather than treatment and rehabilitation, Florida drug use continues to increase. While experts view addiction as a mental illness, not a crime, this is not a perspective shared in law enforcement. If convicted of possession or...
Medical condition linked to false DUI arrest
Many people who are arrested for and charged with impaired driving offenses may well feel as though society looks very harshly at them. The stigma associated with "drunk driving" has been deeply ingrained in people over the last several decades. While it is important...
Detailing the margin of error in breath testing
When people in Clearwater hear the acronym "BAC," they may easily assume that it stands for "breath-alcohol content" given that authorities obtain the measurement most associate with drunk driving through a breath test. Yet that tactually measures the concentration of...
