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Not So Black and White: DUI Defenses That Work

When you get charged with a DUI, you may feel like everything is against you. But the legal world of Florida DUI charges is anything but black and white. In order for the prosecution to convict you of a DUI, they need to have solid evidence and not be in violation of any constitutional or other protections in place.

Defenses to a DUI in Florida include:

  1. Improper Testing: If there are issues with the instrument or the administration of the test involved in determining your BAC level, then this is evidence that is either completely useless or very limited in its effect.

    2. …

Potential Drug Charge Defenses in Clearwater

Did you know that if you are convicted of a felony drug-related crime in Clearwater you could lose the right to vote as well as other national privileges? The state of Florida is one of the strictest when it comes to prosecuting drug-related charges. Just take a look at the jail population and you will see that a majority of the inmates were convicted of some sort of drug-related crime.

Search and seizure violations, not your drugs, issues and mistakes with the crime lab analysis and lack of evidence are just a few of the defenses that may be available to you in your drug case.…

Will Every Florida DUI Come With An Ignition Interlock Requirement Soon?

Under current Florida law, drivers convicted of their second DUI are required to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicle. Depending on the circumstances of the DUI case for first time offenders (mainly whether the drivers’ breath or blood test above .15), Florida courts also impose this obligation. This may all change if the National Transportation Safety Board gets its way.

The Bradenton Herald reports that the NTSB wants anyone convicted of a DUI to have an ignition interlock device installed in their car for a given period of time. That’s right, this would include first time offenders as well.…

Do You Need a DUI Lawyer? Let the Pros and Cons Decide

There are pros and cons to every decision, but when facing a DUI, hiring a lawyer is always your best bet. And a great DUI lawyer in Sarasota or Tampa can turn the unknowns of the court system into manageable and understandable milestones. Plus they can help ensure that you receive the least severe consequences possible. But with every good decision comes a few downsides. That’s why we put together this list of pros and cons of hiring a DUI attorney.

PRO’S – REASONS TO HIRE A DUI LAWYER

Pro: A Great Lawyer Understands the Court System

Criminal court, DMV hearings and more: understanding the court system can be difficult.…

Finebloom, Haenel & Higgins’ Second Annual Holiday Toy Drive

As part of our commitment to our community, Finebloom, Haenel & Higgins is once again collecting toys for needy children for the 
holidays. This year, we are conducting a toy drive for Second Chance Last Opportunity, a grass-roots intervention center in Sarasota, Florida dedicating to helping at-risk teens and the homeless. Second Chance Last Opportunity’s programs include life management and parenting skills training, counseling, mentoring, HIV-AIDS education and counseling, summer and after-school youth programs, food, clothing and shelter referrals, food distribution, and holiday meals and toys.

The children enrolled in Second Chance Last Opportunity’s programs will be able to choose their own gifts at the organization’s holiday party, which will be held Saturday, December 22.…

Key Differences between Petty Theft and Grand Theft in Sarasota

A criminal taking of the property or services of another without their consent. That legal dictionary definition is the basic crime of theft. Theft occurs when an individual takes another’s property without his or her permission. In reality, theft in Florida is a very broad umbrella term than can include: larceny, stealing, misappropriation, conversion and a number of other offenses.  Depending on the nature of the item and the facts of the case, there are various classifications with varying punishments for theft in Sarasota.

Two types of theft that are commonly charged in Sarasota are petty theft and grand theft.…

What Happens When You Leave The Scene Of An Accident?

You never want to get in an accident let alone be the cause of it. With your adrenaline rushing and concerns about the consequences to follow swirling in your head, leaving the scene of the accident immediately following the chaos may seem like a good albeit impulsive idea at the time. If you have had the compulsion to leave or recently left the scene of an accident then you are not alone, it is one of the most common criminal violations in Hillsborough County. It is also a criminal offense in itself.

Hit and run scenarios can be classified as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the facts of the case.…

Busted for a DUI – Now What?

It’s amazing how quickly a few drinks can turn into a DUI. Maybe you’re young and in college and you made a mistake or you’ve had a perfect driving record for 20 years and slipped up after a night of partying with your girlfriends. Whatever the case, a DUI arrest can make your feel nervous, alone, and unsure of what to do. Don’t worry – this guide will help you get from “now what?” to “I can handle this.”

Getting the help you need is important, but who do you turn to and what do you do? We know a DUI can be intimidating, but it isn’t the end of the world.…

What Is A Bench Warrant?

You hear the term (or some variation thereof) all the time but do you really know what a bench warrant is or how they are issued? Generally speaking, a bench warrant authorizes the on-site arrest of the individual listed in it. Bench warrants are issued by a judge when an individual violates a court rule. Once a bench warrant is issued in Florida, it is treated like any other arrest warrant, with the primary purpose of bringing the individual listed before the court. In these scenarios, the individual will now be responsible for answering for their original charges and also explain why he or she acted in a manner than necessitated the issuance of a bench warrant.…

Hillsborough & Orange County Sheriff’s Departments Take Part in Operation Felon Sweep

962 felons with outstanding warrants were arrested in Orange County. 806 were arrested in Polk County.  And another 30 were arrested in Hillsborough County. These numbers serve to contribute to the almost 12,000 individuals that were arrested across the state of Florida as part of the three-week,  Operation “Felon Sweep”. Comprised of 43 sheriffs’ offices across the state, the operation was an attempt to round up as many violent felons with outstanding warrants as possible.

In both Orange and Hillsborough counties, police got creative in tracking down individuals as some arrests occurred in the early morning hours at homes and apartment buildings, when an individual was exiting public transportation and even at a local bar.…

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