What Happens if You are Arrested for DUI While on Vacation?
Millions of people come to Florida every year for a vacation, visit relatives or friends or come on business. Many of these out of state vis
Even a Little White Lie Can Get You Into Trouble
We all know we shouldn’t lie. We are taught that by our parents, at school, in Church and by those who enforce the law. Few of us never, eve
Did You Know That Sexting Could Be a Crime?
Sexting is the name for what some people think is quite an innocuous practice. When consenting adults send each other saucy text messages, t
Can Teachers be Legally Armed in Florida Schools?
The answer is a qualified “yes.” Florida has brought in a new law this year allowing school districts the option of arming teachers to try a
The Powers of a Store Security Guard to Make an Arrest in Florida
Security guards working in stores in Florida may detain a person if they suspect him/her of shoplifting, but only until the arrival of the p
Probable Cause Helps to Determine When an Arrest Is Legal
An arrest takes place when police officers believe they should take a suspect into custody. It has officially taken place when the suspect i
In Florida Can You Illegally Possess Prescription Drugs?
When we normally think of drug crimes they are typically linked to illegal products like cocaine, meth and heroin. These are minor when it c
How the Police Get a Warrant to Search a Home
To get a search warrant in Florida, a law enforcer must submit a request for one from a magistrate or judge. The request needs to be accompa
Floridians May in the Future Be Allowed to Carry Guns Freely Without a License
Recently, state representative for Howey-in-the-Hills, Anthony Sabatini, filed a bill in Florida named "constitutional carry" or H
Resisting Arrest is a Crime in Florida
If you are about to be arrested anywhere in Florida, even if you think you are about to be arrested, it is not a smart idea to refuse or res
