On behalf of Hoskins & Penton, P.A. | Dec 28, 2017 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
A Florida McDonald’s was the scene of a minor car accident on Dec. 20 that led to criminal charges for country singer Michael Ray. The charges of DUI and drug possession came after Ray rear-ended a car that was in front of him at the restaurant’s...
On behalf of Hoskins & Penton, P.A. | Dec 23, 2017 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
Drivers whose holiday plans include travel on roadways in Florida and other states may want to heed the message of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s seasonal safety campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. According to an NHTSA deputy...
On behalf of Hoskins & Penton, P.A. | Dec 21, 2017 | Firm News
Most physicians intend prescriptions to aid in either enhancing or maintaining a patient’s condition. When law enforcement has suspicions of an individual misusing prescriptions, an officer may make an arrest, and a person may face prescription drug...
On behalf of Hoskins & Penton, P.A. | Dec 18, 2017 | Drug Charges, Firm News
According to authorities with the Hendry County Sheriff’s Department, a 35-year-old woman who was working as a substitute teacher was charged after she allegedly sold marijuana to two middle school students. The woman was taken into custody on Dec. 8.Officers...
On behalf of Hoskins & Penton, P.A. | Dec 6, 2017 | Drug Charges, Firm News
Methamphetamine abuse and addiction are serious problems in Florida. Because of the addictive potential of this drug, Florida law classifies it as a schedule II controlled substance. People who are found to be in possession of schedule II drugs without valid...
On behalf of Hoskins & Penton, P.A. | Dec 4, 2017 | Firm News
As a motorist who frequents the streets of Florida, you may not realize that certain types of driving behaviors can result in criminal charges. When driving, you pay careful attention to conditions and other motorists to minimize your risk of collision or accident....
On behalf of Hoskins & Penton, P.A. | Dec 1, 2017 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
News sources report that Florida’s open carry law, which bans openly carrying firearms, has been upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States. The lower court’s ruling was upheld by the high court when it refused to hear the case on a writ of...
