Who is eligible for a hardship driver license in Florida?
Hardship Driver License in Florida, eligibility rules
Do I really need to expunge my arrest record?
Yes, you do! No matter what you have been arrested for, no matter how long ago, if you are eligible to petition a Florida court to expunge your criminal arrest history, you need to do it. If you qualify to do so, there is no good reason to put it off. Job applications, rental applications, home...
When does an officer have to read me my rights?
What you need to know about law enforcement's obligation to read the Miranda warnings.
If a person is arrested for a new charge while out on bond, what happens?
Whether a person posts bond or is released on their own recognizance after an arrest, they must follow certain conditions while they await their trial date. The first condition is to "refrain from criminal activity of any kind." Fla. Stat. Section 903.047(1)(a). This condi...
Drug Court in Palm Beach County: What to Expect
If you have been arrested for a felony drug charge in Palm Beach County, you may be offered a chance to participate in Drug Court. If you complete the Drug Court program, your charges will be dismissed and your criminal case closed. If you do not have prior criminal convictions, you could even ge...
This is my second DUI arrest--what should I expect?
You've just been arrested for DUI and this is your second time. Here are the important things to consider and discuss with your DUI attorney.
You have 10 days to save your Florida driver license after a DUI arrest
You have 10 days after a DUI arrest to contest the suspension of your driver license. The DUI citation itself acts as a 10-day driver license, but only for business purposes: "any driving necessary to maintain livelihood, including driving to and from work, necessary on-the-job driving, driving f...
Will I lose my Florida driver license after a DUI arrest?
After a DUI arrest, a person's driver license is very much in jeopardy. What happens to your driver license varies depending on your case and circumstances. The status of your driver license will also change depending on whether you are ultimately found guilty of DUI. Even you are found NOT GUILT...
Gain-time deprivation during COVID-19
Inmates are serving more time than usual due to delays in being transported to prison to begin serving their sentences.
Does Florida law allow no-knock searches like the one that caused Breonna Taylor's death?
Florida is one of two states in the United States that prohibits the issuance of no-knock warrants. This occurred in the 1994 Florida Supreme Court case of State v. Bamber. This means that a judge cannot issue a search warrant that authorizes police to enter a residence without first announcing t...
Is prison a death sentence during COVID-19?
My current and former clients with whom I correspond are my window into the Florida prison experience. I share some recent experiences in this post.
What happens to my Florida juvenile delinquency record once I turn 18?
Understanding what happens to your juvenile record once you turn 18 can help you decide how to answer certain questions on applications for employment, licensing, or lease agreements.
Can I be arrested based on just hearsay?
Yes, a person's verbal complaint alone can get you arrested, but a "he said, she said" case can be successfully challenged in court.