Driving under the influence, which is also known as DUI, is an offense which is common across the United States and in the state of Florida. It has actually been found that most people who have been arrested for DUI did not know that they were guilty of a crime. In West Palm Beach, driving [...]
As more and more people become victims of domestic violence in South Florida and West Palm Beach, in particular, it is vital for these victims to seek legal means to protect them from threats or acts of violence from the respondents. In most cases, these victims can file for a restraining order, which is, in [...]
Under Florida state laws, driving under the influence is defined as controlling a vehicle while under impairment caused by alcohol consumption or some other controlled substances. The Florida Department of Highway Safety considers anybody driving while showing a blood alcohol content level of 0.08 and over to be liable for criminal prosecution for driving under [...]
How heartbreaking it is to see your loved one abusing you. Many people stay quiet even after regular torture in the name of relationships. By doing this they are opening the doors to self-injustice. Well, it is high time to stop bearing such torture, when your loved did not bother to care, then why should [...]
Apart from the federal drug laws already in place, each state has its own statutes when it comes to illegal narcotics and other controlled substances. Controlled substances may include prescription pills, street drugs, natural substances, chemicals, man-made products, and drugs without a prescription. In the state of Florida, if you are found guilty of a [...]
A Ponzi scheme, also known as a Ponzi game is an investment fraud that promises high rates of return with little risk to investors. The scheme generates returns for older investors from capital paid by new investors rather than from income earned from legitimate sources. Companies that engage in MLMs aim at attracting new customers [...]
The internet has become a prime platform where harassment occurs because it is quite easy to post images as well as information online, and it's subsequently difficult to permanently remove anything from the internet. Online publishing of vengeance porn is a criminal offense in the state of Florida. The state has also criminalized posting of [...]
The penalties for driving under influence (DUI) in West Palm Beach, FL can be severe. If you are charged with DUI and want to fight the charge, you should understand all the defenses that may be available to you. By providing a viable defense, you might help persuade the prosecutor to reduce or drop the [...]
Under Florida's statutes 847.001(3), youngster pornographic material is defined as an image that depicts that a person below the age of 18 engaged in sexual conduct. Sexual conduct amounts to any kind of sexual activity including actual or simulated sexual intercourse, or any conduct or action which constitutes or simulates sexual battery. In West Palm [...]
According to our theft lawyers, the simple answer is yes. Chapter 776 of the Florida statutes called 'Justifiable Use of Force' tells you what you can and cannot do when defending yourself and your property. Self-defense can be used as a general defense to various crimes, including murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, improper exhibition of [...]
