The holiday season is upon us! ‘Tis the season for family, friends, fun – and festivities that offer plenty of chances for indulging in alcoholic beverages. After all, who wants to turn down your aunt’s famous...
Sometimes, because of various circumstances, it is desirable and necessary to ask the court to ‘lift’ a No Contact Order. This is usually done because the No Contact Order is imposing a hardship to the parties who are...
In Florida, a No Contact Order is a restriction ordered by the court that prohibits a defendant from contacting, either directly or indirectly, an alleged victim. This restriction remains in place for the duration of a...
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...
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...
