Monthly Archives: June 2026
Do’s and Don’ts of DUI Checkpoints in Florida
DUI checkpoints are legal in Florida, if those checkpoints strictly adhere to all legal requirements, as outlined below. These checkpoints are somewhat rare in Florida, mostly because of cost reasons. A DUI roadblock creates compliance issues that cash-strapped local law enforcement offices usually don’t want to deal with. Furthermore, a checkpoint itself often means… Read More »
Collateral Consequences of Juvenile Cases in Florida
Popular myth maintains that juvenile convictions, and all their direct and collateral consequences, automatically fall off a permanent record when a juvenile becomes an adult. We understand how this myth started. Generally, most juveniles are automatically eligible for record expungement when they turn 21 or 26 (depending on the nature of the case). However,… Read More »
A Quick Guide to Federal RICO Cases in Florida
The federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act is like a large fishnet. Federal prosecutors throw this net into the water to catch the “big fish” which are difficult to catch with a rod and reel. However, “little fish” get caught in the next as well. Once upon a time, prosecutors threw back the… Read More »
Alleged Cocoa Hit-and-Run Driver in Custody
After a brief investigation, officials arrested an 18-year-old man and charged him with vehicular homicide and leaving a crash scene involving death in connection with an April 20, 2026 collision. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the man was the driver of a 2022 Ford Mustang who caused a semi tractor-trailer to overturn when the… Read More »
