Nearly all theft convictions are first-degree misdemeanors or felonies in Florida. So, even after a person serves a sentence and pays fines and restitution for a theft conviction, it could affect his or her job opportunities indefinitely. A vague statute allows some...
Can I refuse to take a blood alcohol test?
If you are driving a vehicle in Florida and a police officer suspects that you are under the influence of alcohol, he or she is going to pull you over. Then, the officer is likely to ask you to submit to a blood alcohol content test. According to Florida...
What is not included in marital assets?
The most litigated part of divorce proceedings is property division. If you are thinking about or in the midst of divorcing your spouse, you likely worry about what property will remain exclusively yours and what is part of the marital assets. As an “equitable...
The consequences of drunk driving charges as an older adult
When people think about those who are stopped for driving while they are drunk, many envision a college student, teenager, young adult or middle-aged individual. However, it is important to keep in mind that many older adults are stopped for drunk driving as well....
