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What Gun Owners Should Know About Florida’s New Permitless Carry Law

Starting on July 1, 2023, Florida gun owners will no longer need a license to carry a concealed firearm. The change results from House Bill 543, which Gov. Ron DeSantis signed on April 3 of this year. While many Second Amendment supporters have praised HB…

Arrested for Isotonitazene (ISO)? Know Your Rights

While fentanyl has been making headlines for the last few years, other synthetic opioids can also be dangerous. Isotonitazene is an even more potent drug than fentanyl and has been seen more often in drug busts. People are often unaware they are even consuming the…

Common Reasons DUIs are Dismissed in Sarasota

A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge can have lasting consequences. On top of fines and license suspensions, you could be responsible for reinstatement fees, need to install an ignition interlock device, or have difficulty finding a job. In the worst scenario, you receive jail…

Will I Go to Jail for a Drug Possession Charge in Florida?

Florida has some of the strictest drug laws in the country. Even if you are caught with a small amount of drugs that fall into the lowest narcotic classification (Schedule V), you can still face fines, probation, and jail time. However, the type and severity…

Can Florida Police Search Your Phone During an Arrest?

If you are unsure of your rights when police ask to search your phone, you might do something not legally required for you to do and incriminate yourself in the process. What Happens During an Arrest in Florida? Regardless of how they happen, arrests tend…

Your Rights at a DUI Checkpoint in Florida

Generally, police need probable cause to conduct any kind of vehicle or home search or field sobriety test. For instance, if an officer pulls a car over for speeding or driving erratically and believes a driver is under the influence, they can search the vehicle,…

5 Most Common Reasons That Drug Charges Get Dismissed

Florida drug laws are some of the strictest in the country. If you are ever caught with drugs or drug paraphernalia, there is a strong chance that you will be arrested and face significant fines, a lengthy driver’s license suspension, probation, and drug treatment. Depending…