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What is Resisting Arrest Without Violence in Florida?In Florida, resisting an officer is a crime that comes with increased penalties for those who violently resist, obstruct, or oppose officers carrying out their legal duties to the State.
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Man with Suspended License Appears in Zoom Court Hearing While DrivingA video has recently gone viral of a man appearing in Zoom court while behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. The most ironic part of this hilarious Zoom court fail is the fact that Burns made the strange decision to attend his virtual trial for his suspended driver's license – while driving.
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What to Do if You are Arrested for Drug Possession in FL?Whether you're arrested in FL for marijuana, heroin, LSD, cocaine, or even methamphetamine, you can be facing serious jail time.
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What Is Florida Senate Bill 1046 and How Does It Affect Your Mugshot?In June of 2021, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law (SB 1046) that requires mugshot publishers to remove booking photos if requested by the person featured in the image. SB 1046 will go into effect on 10/1/2021.
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The Difference Between Domestic Battery and Domestic ViolenceUnder Florida law, domestic violence is any assault, battery, stalking, false imprisonment, or criminal offense that results in the physical injury or death of a member of the family or household.
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How Likely Is Jail Time for a First DUI Offense?Jail time for DUI or DWI entirely depends on a case-by-case basis but is not mandatory on a first offense. DUI laws in Florida, however, are everchanging and becoming increasingly stricter each year.
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Is a DUI Public Record in Florida?As with any criminal offense in Florida, every arrest, including court dates, is a public record and easily accessible by anyone.
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Can a Domestic Violence Victim Have the Charges Dropped in Florida?In Florida, domestic violence is one of the most commonly committed crimes. Can a victim of domestic violence in Florida get the charges dropped against the alleged abuser?
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What Evidence Can Be Used Against Me In a Florida DUI Search & Seizure?Under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, you have the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure. This is what can be used against you in a Florida DUI search and seizure.
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In Florida, Can You Sue an Uninsured or Underinsured Driver if They Caused a Car Accident?Florida ranks among the top five states when it comes to having the most uninsured drivers. Here is what happens in Florida when an uninsured driver causes an accident.
