Can’t you imagine getting a DUI on Thanksgiving? Can you say, “Thanks but no thanks?” Even though you can’t conceive of it, your odds of getting a DUI on Thanksgiving are higher than almost any other time during the...
Author: Michelle Merson, Esq.
At the Misdemeanor Clinic, we know that good people can have bad days. Most bad days are easy to recover from, and we get a fresh start the next morning! But what if your fresh start has been compromised by an arrest or legal...
A number of our colleagues have suggested that we post a list of common misdemeanor offenses in the State of Florida. Common misdemeanor offenses include: DUI – Driving Under the Influence Reckless Driving Driving with...
While most of us don’t go around armed with a “dirk” or a “sword cane,” it is important for all of us to know what constitutes a charge of Improper Exhibition of Dangerous Weapons or Firearms. Florida Statute 790.10...
When we think of Halloween, not only do with think of dressing up in scary or funny costumes, parties, pumpkin carving and going door-to-door collecting candy, we think of all the “tricks” that are played on Halloween....
Men and women alike are wrongfully charged with domestic violence every day – especially when divorce proceedings are under way. In fact, 50 percent of all divorce cases involve a restraining order, a claim of domestic...
So you have been pulled over for DUI. Now is the time to think carefully and methodically and not fumble your every move. Hopefully, you were wise enough to have your driver’s license and registration in an...
First things first. It is important to always make sure that your registration and insurance card are conveniently located in your automobile and easy to access and that you know where they are. Your driver’s license should...
When police are out cruising around, what type of driving behavior do they look for in trying to identify someone driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs? We have included below a partial list of driving behaviors...
Rape is a scary word, but don’t let it scare you away from talking to your son or daughter about Statutory Rape. Though we are used to associating the word “rape” with an assault, Statutory Rape does not require the...
