Many Floridians consume alcohol and then operate a motor vehicle. That choice is seen by a few as low risk because the penalties for drunk driving may not seem overly harsh. (The penalty for a first DUI/DWI offense is a fine of not less than $500 and probation and...
Bradenton woman charged with manslaughter in fatal crash
Florida laws make drunk driving a serious crime. If alcohol is involved in an accident, and if injury or death occurs, the penalties are extremely harsh. A Bradenton woman now faces several criminal charges, including homicide, stemming from an accident that killed...
Writing a Florida joint parenting plan
Divorcing couples in Florida who have minor children are required by statute to prepare and submit to the court a document called a "joint parenting plan." The plan is generally intended to resolve issues regarding physical custody, visitation and parent relocation....
My conviction was expunged. Does that mean it is gone for good?
The expungement of a Florida resident's criminal record makes it, in most cases, erased from the individual's history. An expungement seals a person's record and generally makes it undiscoverable through basic background checks. There are a number of situations in...
Dissolving a marriage? Splitting property is a big part of it
The divorce process is never truly easy even in the most amicable of situations. After all, you and your spouse's lives are intertwined both financially and emotionally, and unwinding them can be a complicated and emotionally painful process. One of the most...
