Apr 4, 2023 | Traffic
A Miami DUI conviction can affect both the criminal sentence and driving privileges. The result depends on the offense date, prior record, test result, and whether injury or another aggravating factor is alleged.Florida Statutes § 316.193 sets DUI offenses and...
Mar 4, 2023 | Criminal
Florida classifies crimes by statute. The misdemeanor or felony label helps identify the ordinary maximum penalty, but the actual sentence depends on the offense and other laws.Florida Statutes § 775.081 describes the felony and misdemeanor classifications. A...
Feb 2, 2023 | Criminal
An arrest is not a conviction. What happens next depends on the charge, the court, and the facts.If you are arrested in Miami, remain calm and do not resist. You may identify yourself as required, but you can clearly state that you are exercising your right to remain...
Jan 3, 2023 | Traffic
Florida’s criminal impaired-driving offense is called DUI. “DWI” is a term used in some other states, but it is not a separate Florida charge.Under Florida Statutes § 316.193, a person can be charged with driving under the influence while driving or in actual...
Jan 1, 2023 | Criminal
Florida law can permit a lawfully possessed handgun in a private vehicle, but the rules depend on how it is stored, who possesses it, and where the vehicle goes.The older claim that a Florida concealed weapon license is always required for a gun in a car is...
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