What is the DETER Program For DUI Arrest Cases?
The State Attorney's Office for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, which prosecutes DUI arrest cases in Sarasota, Manatee and Desoto counties, has initiated a program for persons charged with DUI called…
New Court Ruling Ends Nebbia Holds In Florida
The Second District Court of Appeals on February 14, 2018 issued an opinion in Casiano v. State, which effectively ends the use of Nebbia holds in the state courts of Florida. …
Butane Hash Oil Possession: Is It a Crime in Florida?
Butane hash oil (BHO) possession is clearly a crime in Florida. The only real question is whether BHO possession is a felony or a misdemeanor crime. The Florida law which…
Kratom Possession: Is It a Crime in Florida?
As of February 2017, Kratom possession is not a crime in Florida, with the exception of Sarasota County. In January 2014 Sarasota passed a county ordinance, making it illegal to possess…
What is Florida’s New Motor Vehicle Good Samaritan Law?
A new Florida Good Samaritan law now gives an individual the right to break into another person's motor vehicle if a "vulnerable person" or animal appears to be in distress.…
Aggravated Assault With Firearm To No Longer Carry Mandatory Prison
A bill signed into law on February 24, 2016 will change Florida law in a significant way regarding the crime of aggravated assault with a firearm. As of July 1,…