The 1st DCA recently held that the amendments to Marsy’s Law do not make a victim a party to a criminal case. L.T. V. State,_So.3d_, 45 F.L.W. D927 (1st DCA 4/17/2020). In L.T., an attorney filed a Notice of Appearance and requested copies of all pleadings in the case. The... View Article
Florida’s 10-20-Life law imposes enhanced penalties for crimes that involve a firearm. There are two primary enhancements under the law. In felony cases where a firearm is used those felonies are reclassified: A felony of the first degree is reclassified to a life felony A felony of the second degree... View Article
It is illegal for someone 21 years of age or older to drive a vehicle while having a BAC above .08% or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or a chemical substance to the extent that your normal faculties are impaired. That is not the case for someone under... View Article
You can be charged with DUI involving prescription drugs and face the same penalties as a DUI involving alcohol or illegal controlled substances. It doesn’t matter if you have the drug legally and hold a valid prescription. A law enforcement officer can charge you with DUI if they believe that... View Article
Anyone charged with a DUI who has a commercial driver’s license (CDL) faces stricter rules and sanctions that can have serious impacts on your livelihood and your career. CDL holders are held to higher standards than non-commercial drivers and therefore face much harsher consequences. CDL holders are scrutinized more strictly... View Article