Our attorney draws on his 15+ years of criminal defense experience to find relevant topics for his regular blog posts. We invite you to follow our blog to learn about your rights when you have been arrested, as well as when you have grounds to file an injury claim after an accident. Even if you are not facing these legal situations currently, this information may come in handy one day.
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E-bikes Are a Legal Alternative to Driving a Car When You Have Been Charged With DUICan you ride an e-bike if you have a DUI? License suspension creates difficulty, but e-bikes may be a solution.
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Why Is My Automotive Insurance Paying My Bills When I Wasn't at Fault?Have you noticed that your insurance is paying for your medical bills when you were not at fault in an automotive accident? If you're a Florida resident and you own an automobile, you are required to purchase Personal Injury Protection benefits.
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Will a Drug Paraphernalia Charge Show Up on My Record?Did you know that if you plead guilty to a drug paraphernalia charge, it can be extremely difficult to remove off your record? Commonly, many think that if they just pay the fine, their charge will be washed away forever. This is not the case.
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Job Hunting With A Criminal RecordYou were arrested. Your life might feel like it is over. You might ask yourself, "How am I ever going to find a job now?" In the United States, 96 percent of employers will screen their candidates with some form of a background check software according to HR.com.
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What's the Difference Between Probation and Parole?I've been asked, "What's the difference between probation and parole?". Probation is contemplated at the time of the sentencing or is worked into any form of plea agreement. If you were to take a plea to a DUI for example, you are going to have mandatory probation.
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5 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make While Interviewing a Criminal Defense AttorneyThese are the TOP 5 biggest mistakes you can make while interviewing a criminal defense attorney.
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Broward Courts Put on a Mock Jury Trial via ZoomAs America has begun the slow reopening process, Florida ABOTA and 17th Judicial Circuit (Broward Courts) have put on their first mock jury trial via Zoom.
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Sealing and Expunging Your CaseMany people will ask "I had my case dismissed, why would I even need this?" The answer is simply that your record is public. If you're applying for a job, promotion, or even to a school, you want to have your record as clean as possible. In some cases, you may find your mugshot floating around the internet forever.
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Can I Represent Myself in Court?I've been asked, "Can I represent myself in court?". The answer is yes, but think of it this way. If you had a toothache, would you perform dentistry on yourself? Abraham Lincoln once famously said, "He who represents himself is a fool for a client". I think he's absolutely right about this. While your case may not seem so big to you, it can incur long lasting consequences.
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What Do I Say If An Officer Asks "Have You Been Drinking?"So I’ve been asked, “If I get pulled over and the officer asks if I’ve been drinking, what should I tell him?” The answer to that question is nothing. You have a 5th Amendment right to remain silent and you should do so.
