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March 20, 2020

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.

March 10, 2020

When you are facing charges for committing a crime in California, there are very specific rights you are afforded under the law. If the police violate those rights or you feel they have not been honored in any way, it may change the outcome of your case.

March 3, 2020

Depending on the drug in question and the amount one has, possession is a serious crime in and of itself. Drug possession can result in jail time, fines and other adverse consequences. Possession with the intent to distribute is another crime entirely, and a much more serious one.

Feb. 14, 2020

Driving is a privilege you probably cannot afford to lose. After all, you likely drive to work, shopping centers, entertainment venues and other places. Unfortunately, violating traffic laws may result in a suspension of your driver’s license.

Feb. 11, 2020

You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.

Feb. 5, 2020

The lights of a Florida patrolman flash behind you prompting you to pull over. You have not done anything wrong, yet the officer wants you to conduct a field sobriety test.

Jan. 28, 2020

Proving that you were driving under the influence of alcohol requires that law enforcement have some sort of measurement indicating that you were intoxicated. The results of inconclusive chemical testing cannot simply be explained away.

Jan. 7, 2020

Officers may use breath tests when dealing with suspected DUI drivers. Breath tests are often a decent indication of someone’s intoxication levels. But it is not a perfect device and it can make mistakes.

Jan. 2, 2020

Approximately two million motorists had their licenses suspended by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. As reported by the Sun-Sentinel, motorists do not always know that they are driving with a suspended license because of outdated information kept in the FLHSMV database.

Dec. 31, 2019

For many people, prescription drugs are a part of everyday life. If you, like many Florida residents, use medications to manage health conditions, pain, a mood disorder, etc., you may not think twice about taking your meds before you get behind the wheel of a vehicle.