You may have heard that there is a new DUI diversion program that has been recently announced. This new program is called D.R.O.P., which stands for the DUI Rehabilitation of Offenders Program. This is a voluntary program that is intended to provide a faster resolution to cases for first-time DUI offenders. There are many different […]
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As you have probably heard, Henry Ruggs III, a former Raiders receiver, was recently involved in a severe automobile crash. The driver in the other crashed vehicle, as well as their dog, was declared dead on the scene. After the police investigated the circumstances surrounding the incident, the Nevada state prosecutors decided to charge Ruggs
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To conduct a traffic stop, police must have “reasonable suspicion” that the driver has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime or infraction. In Terry v. Ohio, the Supreme Court ruled that “officers must have a well-founded, reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.” 392 U.S. 1, 30 (1968). This is where we get the
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When getting into any kind of traffic accident in Florida, drivers have duty to do certain things. The average person is not typically aware of all the legal duties required of them when they are in an accident and what the consequences are for not performing these duties. Florida Law and Car Accidents For accidents
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Currently, over 2 million Floridians possess concealed carry firearm permits. That means there are more people in Florida with a permit to carry a firearm than the entire population of New Mexico! The combination of the current social unrest over police brutality and the increasing number of guns on the streets have intensified interactions between those
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It’s happened to many of us. You leave the bar or a party, and you realize that you have had too many drinks to drive. You also know that in due time, the alcohol will wear off and you will sober up. You decide to get in the car, turn on radio, and lye back
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1. Pull-over Safely When you recognize that you are being stopped by police, it is important that you remain calm. Find the next safe place where it is safe for both cars to pull over without blocking traffic. Look for a parking lot or a large median on the right side of the road. Use
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