Forced Blood Draws in DUI Cases
May 08, 2013
Last month, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on forced blood draws in the context of DUI investigations. Prior to that ruling, some police jurisdictions were forcing people that were suspec...
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Substantial Assistance - Working Off Charges as a Confidential Informant
Mar 23, 2013
Substantial Assistance is a Legal Reason for a Downward Departure
Floridas Criminal Punishment Code mandates certain minimum sentences in felony cases based on a mathematical equation that considers t...
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Downward Departure From The Florida Criminal Punishment Code
Feb 28, 2013
Since 2008, Florida Judges have used the Criminal Punishment Code to determine the appropriate sentence for felony offenses. The Florida Legislature has laid out a detailed blue print for minimum and ...
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What To Look For When Choosing a Criminal Defense Attorney
Feb 18, 2013
What are you looking for in a Stuart Criminal Defense Attorney? Everybody has their own ideas and parameters as far as what they are looking for when shopping for a Defense Attorney in Stuart, Florida....
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A Criminal Case Timeline - Start to Finish
Jan 03, 2013
Navigating the Criminal Justice System can be a daunting task for a person who has never been in trouble before.One of the most frustrating aspects is the lack of information or direction on what could...
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Florida Criminal Punishment Code - What's Your Score?
Jan 03, 2013
Just like your credit, your golf game and your fantasy football league, how you score in a Florida criminal case may affect the rest of your life! In its infinite wisdom, and in an effort to take discr...
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Should I Blow in the Breathalyzer??
Jan 01, 2013
Thats the question I am constantly asked when people find out that Im a DUI lawyer. If I get pulled over, should I take the breath test? The short answer is that depends. The long answer is below (and...
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Sealing or Expunging Your Record - A Fresh Start
Jan 01, 2013
I get calls all the time from people who applied for a job, only to miss out on it because of an old arrest that shows up on their record from high school, college, or some other time in the distant or...
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Frequently Asked Questions Upon An Arrest
Dec 31, 2012
What are your rights after your arrest?
You have a right to know the crime or crimes with which you have been charged. You have a right to know the identity of the police officers who are dealing with ...
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