When people get pulled over and they’re given a traffic ticket, they sometimes feel like they’ve been intentionally targeted or they’ve been given a ticket for a violation that everyone else is committing anyway. They don’t feel like it’s fair because, while they may...
Not many encounters with law enforcement are as daunting as being pulled over for a possible DUI investigation. It doesn’t get any better if you have no idea how to respond to a DUI stop. If you are stopped for a DUI investigation, it is crucial to understand that...
Texting is a convenient way for friends and family members to exchange messages via their smartphones. But due to its convenience, many people abuse it by texting in situations where they shouldn’t, especially while they’re driving. Twenty-five percent of car...
Police officers are humans. As such, they are prone to mistakes like everyone else. They are also prone to personal biases. If an officer arrests you for driving under the influence (DUI), looking closely at their behavior is essential. If you find they did something...
A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction can potentially have consequences that impact someone's college education. As a result, current students, aspiring students and the parents of young adults need to understand the potential consequences of a conviction. ...
State and federal law enforcement agencies responsible for the safety of those who spend time working or just enjoying a sunny day in our coastal waters take boating under the influence (BUI) very seriously. Under Florida law, it’s illegal to operate a vessel with a...
What happens if you get a traffic ticket in Florida but don’t live there? Will you leave everything behind when you return home? These are some of the many questions you may have when you get a traffic citation as an out-of-state resident. For the most part, you will...
You can be cited for improper passing under Florida law. Many drivers don’t realize this and may not even know that they have made a mistake when they get pulled over. As a result, it’s important to know what an improper pass looks like so that you know if the charges...
Although Florida may not be the strictest state in the Union when it comes to driving under the influence (DUI), it does treat the decision to drive while one’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit while a minor passenger is in the car seriously. ...
If you get a ticket from a red light camera, you may not have even realized you ran the light in the first place. You certainly didn’t get stopped, but the camera simply took a picture of your license plate as the vehicle went through. The authorities are now emailing...