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New Law Will Mean Greater Defenses to BUI Charges in Florida

Starting July 1, 2025, Florida’s Boater Freedom Act limits law enforcement stops, reducing BUI and related arrests.

Ranger Jackson 4:28 pm March 16, 2026

Florida’s New Probation Law Explained

Florida’s new probation law expands terms for drug misdemeanors. Learn how SB 878 affects your rights and legal options.

Sean McQuaid 3:54 am July 30, 2025

You Can Now Go to Jail for Speeding in Florida

Starting July 2025, Florida’s new speeding law makes excessive speeding a crime. Learn the penalties, risks, and how to protect your record.

Sean McQuaid 4:02 pm July 25, 2025

How Quickly Can I Expunge a Case in Florida?

A criminal record can hurt your future. Expungement in Florida offers a fresh start by legally removing it from public view.

Alec Waid 3:04 pm June 27, 2025

Large Changes to Florida DUI Penalties

Florida’s DUI penalties have undergone a dramatic transformation with the passage of Trenton’s Law (House Bill 687).

Sean McQuaid 4:46 pm March 16, 2026

Florida’s 2025 Boater Freedom Act: Greater Defenses to Fishing Violations

Starting July 1, 2025, Florida’s boating rules will change with the new Boater Freedom Act (SB 1388). This law will mean that boaters have more protections.

Ranger Jackson 6:05 pm March 16, 2026

Civil Theft vs. Unfair Trade Practices: What’s the Legal Difference?

When dealing with financial or business disputes, people often confuse civil theft with unfair trade practices.

Alec Waid 2:45 pm February 25, 2025

Can I Get a DUI if I’m Sleeping in My Car in Florida?

Here’s how the law works in Florida for a DUI for sleeping in a car and how you can defend yourself if you’ve been arrested.

Sean McQuaid 10:46 am February 12, 2025

Can I Refuse a BUI Test in Florida in 2024?

Law enforcement officers cannot force you to perform a breathalyzer test, but if you refuse a BUI test in Florida, you will face consequences.

Sean McQuaid 1:58 pm December 23, 2024

911 Calls Can Be Used as Evidence in Domestic Battery Cases

The purpose of this article addresses one of the pitfalls that face defendants in these cases, the 911 call.

Sean McQuaid 1:25 pm December 23, 2024

How Does a DUI in Florida Affect My Job Or My Future?

Many people ask our Florida DUI attorneys the same questions; “Will I get fired?” and “what are the consequences?”.

Sean McQuaid 1:06 pm December 13, 2024

How to Reduce a Felony to a Misdemeanor in Florida

Facing a felony charge in Florida can be overwhelming and intimidating, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of your opportunities.

Alec Waid 5:19 pm October 15, 2024

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New Law Will Mean Greater Defenses to BUI Charges in Florida

Florida’s New Probation Law Explained

You Can Now Go to Jail for Speeding in Florida

How Quickly Can I Expunge a Case in Florida?

Large Changes to Florida DUI Penalties

Florida’s 2025 Boater Freedom Act: Greater Defenses to Fishing Violations

Civil Theft vs. Unfair Trade Practices: What’s the Legal Difference?

Can I Get a DUI if I’m Sleeping in My Car in Florida?

Can I Refuse a BUI Test in Florida in 2024?

911 Calls Can Be Used as Evidence in Domestic Battery Cases

How Does a DUI in Florida Affect My Job Or My Future?

How to Reduce a Felony to a Misdemeanor in Florida

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