What is a bench warrant? Can you get one for a traffic citation in Florida? And what do you do if you have one? Whether it's from neglecting that pesky stop speeding ticket or other court obligations, understanding bench warrants (and knowing what criminal attorney to...
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What to Do If You Get Pulled Over for Driving with an Expired Tag
Most people have so much to do that keeping up with every responsibility can be difficult. That includes remembering to renew your Florida vehicle tags annually. You probably already know that not registering your vehicle is an offense, but just how serious is driving...
Is Drag Racing Illegal?
Drag racing, often referred to as "speed racing," is an exhilarating activity that involves two vehicles competing to cover a quarter-mile distance in the shortest possible time. However, when this adrenaline-pumping race takes to public roads, streets, and...
Effective Strategies for DUI Defense: Tips from Legal Experts
Being pulled over by police is inconvenient and annoying, especially if it’s unwarranted. Even if you have zero alcohol in your system, once those sirens go off, the traffic stop can go one of two ways. In the instance of a DUI charge, you don’t want to leave things...
What Evidence Is Needed to Convict a Hit-and-Run in Florida?
Data from AAA’s Foundation for Traffic Safety found that Florida has one of the highest rates of hit-and-run accidents in the country. Being in an accident is traumatizing enough, let alone an accident where the offender flees. If you’re the victim of this crime, you...
The Fine for Passing a School Bus in Florida: What Is It?
Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that an average of 3,500 people die yearly from distracted driving instances. While you may not be guilty of careless driving, you can likely admit you’ve previously driven while distracted behind the...
Is Drunk Driving a Felony in Florida?
Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that impaired driving, defined as driving under the influence of alcohol, legal prescription medication, and/or illegal drugs, is responsible for about 30% of all motor vehicle fatalities in...
How Much is a Stop Sign Ticket in Florida?
How Much Is a Stop Sign Ticket in Florida? Be honest. Do you always come to a complete stop when at a stop sign? We all make mistakes on the road. Maybe you were in a rush and made a rolling stop because you didn’t think anyone else was there, or you completely blew...
Driving With an Expired License in Florida
Driving With an Expired License in Florida Florida law requires you to have a valid driver's license to drive in the state. That means if your Florida driver's license has expired, you’re not legally allowed to drive Florida streets, roads, interstates, or highways....
Is a Speeding Ticket a Criminal Offense in Florida?
As one of the 15 million drivers in the state of Florida, you can probably relate to the uneasy feeling of getting a speeding ticket. 70 mph is the maximum speed limit according to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. With the embarrassment of flashing red...