We know that you can be arrested if you’re driving while intoxicated (DUI). But did you know you also can face charges even if there is no proof of driving? Attorney Ben Stechschulte explains what happens when you aren...
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In Florida, DUI repeat offenders can face serious penalties including fines, license suspension, vehicle impoundment, and having to install an ignition interlock device (IID). Further, there is also mandatory jail time for motorists who are conv...
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Case pending trial? We understand how hard it can be to navigate the federal and state court systems. Unsure and wary about sentencing and appearing in front of a jury of your peers. Many clients’ first reaction is ca...
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Our former prosecutor tells how law enforcement & prosecutors initiate criminal cases. Criminal cases tend to get started with a police arrest report. Once received, the federal or state&...
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Drug possession charges can derail anyone’s life, and especially so if you are a juvenile. Juvenile drug charges can interrupt your chances of being accepted to college, joining a sports team, or getting a scholarship, as well as create difficult...
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You have seen them in countless TV shows, movies, and heard about them on the news. Polygraph machines, also called lie detector tests, are common in courtroom dramas, and for many, part of their mental image of what a criminal investigation en...
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If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida, there will be a number of impacts on your life, some small and some large. One thing that you may not be considering is the effect that a DUI can have on your car insurance,...
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A new law has been passed in Florida by Governor DeSantis that will allow certain restaurants to provide alcoholic beverages with a “to-go” option. Originally set up as an emergency measure during COVID-19, the rule has now become permanent in ...
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Getting stopped by the police can be scary at the best of times, and even worse if they ask to perform a search of your vehicle. You have a number of rights in situations such as this, and it’s important to know that you do not have to consent to...
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Getting caught driving under the influence as an underage driver can have a huge impact on your life, with very serious consequences. In Florida, there are several laws in place that protect the community from the potential harms of drunk drivers, a...
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