Fort Lauderdale Legal Blog
One of the biggest problems facing ordinary citizens when they encounter the police is that they don’t quite know their rights — and the police don’t seem to know them, either. Take, for example, the incident involving a Philadelphia attorney who was dragged from her vehicle and charged with obstruction of justice because she declined to participate in a leading conversation with…
Once upon a time, you had to look in some pretty shady places if you wanted to buy a fake Rolex or some other high-priced item. Even just a few years ago, you might have to figure out how to get on the “Dark Net” if you wanted to buy some high-quality knock-off goods. Today, you can probably find what you’re…
Where criminal charges are concerned, there can be a fine line between a misdemeanor and a felony. If you find yourself facing charges, it’s important to understand as much as possible about your situation. That’s the best way to evaluate your options moving forward. What’s a misdemeanor? Unlike traffic tickets and similar infractions that are usually handled with a fine,…
Do you have a lot of unused prescription pills sitting around? More than likely, if you suffer from chronic health issues or have even had the occasional surgery, you have leftover pills of some kind sitting in a box or a bag. It’s time to get rid of them. April 27, 2019, is Medication Take-Back Day in Fort Lauderdale and throughout the…
Here’s a possible future scenario: You go out to dinner and have a couple of mimosas over the course of the meal. You’re sure you’re below the legal limit, and you certainly don’t feel intoxicated — so you see no problem with driving yourself home. Your car, on the other hand, has a different opinion. Shortly after you start the…
Many authorities feel the current opioid addiction crisis that’s sweeping the country is a man-made problem. It started a few decades ago when the drug companies assured doctors and patients alike that opioid pain relievers like oxycontin carried a low risk of addiction. We now know that’s not true. Numerous people have become addicted to prescription painkillers as a result…
What does it mean to be charged with a hate crime in Florida? What exactly is a hate crime? Many people are still unaware of Florida’s hate crime laws or don’t understand the implications of being involved in a hate crime. While many crimes are the result of rash actions without a lot of forethought, knowing exactly what kind of…
If you’re a bit older, you may remember the time when each state had its own blood alcohol limit for drunk driving. You may even remember a time when it was more commonly .10, which is significantly higher than the standard .08 that is used today. Well, get ready, because the landscape is changing once again for drivers and the…
Really good friends share just about everything — including, sometimes, their drugs. These days, however, sharing your pain medication or the pills that you managed to buy from a local dealer with a friend can lead to murder charges if that friend happens to overdose. For a long time, law enforcement agencies tended to consider drug overdose deaths as largely…
Most people are aware of the Miranda warning. When the police arrest someone, they typically inform them of their Miranda rights, which includes the right to remain silent. In the event the police pull you over on suspicion of DUI, you need to know what you can and cannot say. You need to separate fact from fiction to protect your rights.…