Do personal Breathalyzers actually work? Ever since companies figured out how to manufacturer small personal Breathalyzers fairly inexpensively, they’ve been appearing in bars and at parties — anywhere people are drinking. The idea is that people can use them to see if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is safely under the legal limit (.08 percent) to drive. They’re supposed to…
Tomorrow, Florida voters will have the option amending the state constitution that, if passed, could potentially impact thousands of inmates statewide. Under the 11th Amendment of the state’s constitution, the legalization of cannabis would not have any effect on offenders serving sentences on marijuana-related crimes. In other states such as California, however, thousands of cannabis-related convictions continue to be overturned or…
On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in felonies on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Facing felony charges can leave a person very worried about his or her future. A conviction on such charges can lead to many stiff penalties. Also, having a felony conviction on one’s record can have many lasting impacts, including an impact on a person’s career. Among the things that…
The ability to vote is an important part of the civil rights of citizens in the United States, unless you are a felon living in Florida or one of the other states that bars ex-convicts from voting. There are over six million individuals that are affected by those restrictions. Florida is home to the largest group, numbering over 1.5…
Intentions are supposed to count for quite a lot in the criminal justice system. The intentions behind an act of violence often make the difference between a charge of manslaughter and murder. That’s why the felony murder rules used to convict many defendants of homicide are so troubling. Defendants charged under Florida’s felony murder laws are often confused about…
People used to think of cities as the place where violent crimes were likely to happen. Today, anyone with any knowledge on the matter knows that rural areas are probably a lot more dangerous than anywhere in a city. These days, cities are far safer than they were in the not-so-distant past. In the meantime, rural areas have become polluted…
What exactly is a second-degree murder charge? In the sometimes mysterious world of criminal law, it can be difficult for defendants and their relatives to understand exactly what any charge means. Here’s a basic explanation that can help you better prepare for the days ahead. Murder in the second degree is a charge that bridges the gap between manslaughter —…
It’s all too easy to end up with a drunk driving charge these days. Most people mistakenly believe that they’re safe from charges as long as their blood alcohol content (BAC) is below .08. However, that not true. In fact, a simple traffic stop can turn into a legal nightmare for a driver who has had even a single drink.…
In our last post, we talked about the massive financial consequences of a DUI. And in the post before that, we discussed the serious nature of a DUI charge, and how these offenses can leave the accused in a tough spot. Today, we want to give hope to those that are accused of this violation because there are indeed effective…
If there is one thing you shouldn’t do after being pulled over for drunk driving, it’s make fun of the situation. Officers don’t take it lightly when you don’t listen to their instructions or are so intoxicated that you don’t even realize what you’re doing. Take for example this case involving a Florida man who decided to do cartwheels when…
