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How Are Field Sobriety Tests Conducted?

Thousands of Americans each year are injured or killed in DWI accidents. Local and state authorities are aware of the issue, and often take proactive measure such as public campaigns to increase awareness and checkpoints during weekends and holidays when drunk driving increases.

Ways to Fight DUI Charges

If you have been caught and are facing a driving under the influence charge, you may think that your fate is sealed. It is important to understand, however, that authorities still have to follow proper procedure during your arrest.

PDA Searches

Absent your consent to search or a search warrant issued by a judge, in Florida your electronic data is generally protected under the 4th Amendment from illegal searches and seizures.

Parental Kidnapping: What Is it and How Do I Prevent it?

A blog post about what to do to avoid a situation in which a former spouse kidnaps their child from the legal guardian.

Guardian Ad Litem: When Does My Child Need a Lawyer?

A blog post about child advocacy and when children should have their own representation in divorce proceedings.

Connecticut Lawmakers Move to Make Accused Abusers Surrender Firearms

A blog post about a change being made to gun laws and accused abusive gun owners.

Oral Deposition in Civil and Criminal Cases

A summary of deposition issues in Civil and Criminal cases in Florida from my experience.

Text messages, Email and Facebook Posting as Evidence

Text messages, emails and Facebook posts may be used as evidence if all of the proper predicate has been established for admissibility in a court of law.

Upcoming Ruling Could Have Shocking Impact on State's Voyeurism Law

A blog post about Connecticut's voyeurism laws.

Bridgeport Man Sues After Mistaken Identity Arrests

A blog post about a man's unfortunate mistaken identity which led to his false arrest for multiple days.

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