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Criminal Defense

Will I Get Fired for DUI in Florida?

DUI Convictions and Employment Are you facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges under Section 316.193 of the Florida Statutes? If so, you probably have a lot of questions, especially if this is your first offense. Will you be found guilty? What will the fines…

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Family Law

Does Cheating Impact Alimony in Florida?

Alimony (what some states call “spousal support”) is monthly payments that a higher-earning spouse pays to a lower-earning spouse during or after a divorce or both. In Florida, there are different types of alimony, including temporary alimony, bridge the gap…

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Other

Florida’s Dog Bite Law

Were you bitten by a dog in Jacksonville? If so, you may be wondering if you can sue the dog’s owner for your damages. After all, dog bites can lead to a trip to the emergency room, surgery, scarring, permanent disfigurement,…

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Personal Injury

Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Florida

If you were recently injured in a personal injury accident in Florida, you’ll be interested in hearing about a particular law that applies to all personal injury cases. All states have laws on the books that sets a deadline for filing…

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Car Accidents

Is Florida a Fault Car Insurance State?

If you recently moved to Florida from a fault car insurance state, or if you’ve never filed a car accident claim before, you may be wondering if Florida is a fault or no-fault insurance state. In fault insurance states, for example,…

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Family Law

Is There Palimony in Florida?

Getting Financial Support After a Breakup In some cases, support payments can be made after a split even when the couple was never married. This is known as “palimony.” Florida is not a palimony state. As a result, Problems?…

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Family Law

Child Custody & Child Support When Parents Were Never Married

Child custody and child support can be among the most difficult issues that a family can face. The legal process can be further complicated when parents were never married. In Florida, when an unwed mother gives birth, she is typically seen as…

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Criminal Defense

Stop & Frisk Laws – What are Your Rights?

The Fourth Amendment protects Americans from unreasonable stops, searches, and seizures. But what about unreasonable frisks? In recent headlines, “stop and frisk” laws have been stirring up controversy due to the gray legal area they sit in. The concept…

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