¿Cuál es la diferencia entre ‘nolo contendere’, ‘nolle prosequi’ y ‘declaración de culpabilidad’?

Going to court in Florida can be daunting. After all, the Sunshine State has 94 different courts, each with different personalities and oppositions you have to deal with. If you have never been to court, you may think there are only guilty and not guilty pleas as options. As any good lawyer will tell you, these pleas only scratch the surface. What are the biggest differences between guilty vs....Leer más

Conoce tus derechos cuando te detengan en un control de alcoholemia en Florida

Even with fewer drivers on the road, alcohol is the leading cause of traffic fatalities. Every year, we lose over 10,000 people to drunk driving. One way to combat drunk driving is to use DUI checkpoints, also known as sobriety checkpoints. Unfortunately, these checkpoints can be very stressful. If you’re not sure how to behave, you can easily incriminate yourself. Want to prepare for...Leer más

What Is the Difference Between a DUI and a BUI?

Did you know that operating a vessel while impaired by alcohol or other drugs is a major violation of Florida law? Believe it or not, it’s true. And, if suspected of operating a boat under the influence, officers can require you to pass a sobriety test. Failure will result in a specific boating ticket, known as a BUI – boating under the influence. This offense is actually just as...Leer más

¿Es un delito grave huir y eludir la detención?

Fleeing and eluding a police officer is a felony in Florida. If you receive a conviction for this offense, you could face jail time, fines, or probation. So, it is important to understand the consequences of fleeing and eluding so you can make an informed decision about how to respond if the police stop you. Here are a few tips from an experienced criminal defense attorney about charges for...Leer más

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre conducir con descuido y conducir de manera imprudente en Florida?

Did you know that Florida hit-and-run crashes went up by 17% in 2021? Reckless driving in Florida is an increasing problem. A car accident in Florida is already a big financial burden to shoulder, but it could be a lot worse. A reckless driver could jeopardize your life and your property. Reckless driving and careless driving in Florida might seem like the same thing. But both have a unique...Leer más

What Happens If I Am Arrested For A DUI While On Probation?

DUI. It stands for driving under the influence and it is a major issue in American society. About 1.5 million Americans are arrested for driving under the influence every year. Some of these people turn into repeat offenders and face even steeper penalties for it. One thing that could make getting a DUI worse for somebody is if they were already on probation. This means they were convicted of...Leer más