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DUI in Florida: Offense & Penalties

DUI in Florida

DUI in Florida: Offense & Penalties July 14, 2026 The state of Florida has some of the strictest DUI laws in the country. A Florida DUI conviction cannot be wiped or sealed from your record. It will be recorded on your record for the next 75 years. The judge has the authority to inflict a […]

Uncontested Divorce in Florida, A Quick Divorce Option

couple opting for quick divorce with uncontested divorce option

Uncontested Divorce in Florida, A Quick Divorce Option June 23, 2026 Facing the complexities of divorce can be daunting. Many Floridians seek a fast and amicable resolution. An uncontested divorce in Florida can be a quick option, but is it the right choice for everyone? Let’s explore the ins and outs of uncontested divorce in […]

Understanding Trenton’s Law in Florida DUI and BUI Cases

Trenton's Law

June 10, 2026 Trenton’s Law is a Florida law that took effect on October 1, 2025. The law creates criminal penalties for a first-time refusal to submit to a lawful breath or urine test after a DUI arrest and increases penalties for repeat DUI manslaughter, BUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, and vessel homicide convictions. For Florida […]

Common Questions: Restraining Orders in Florida

Woman enforcing a restraining order in Florida

Common Questions: Restraining Orders in Florida June 9, 2026 Whether filing a restraining order or being served, you must understand your legal rights. Read on to learn everything you need to know about restraining orders in Florida. What are Domestic Violence Injunctions? If you are in immediate danger of domestic violence, please call 911. Anyone who has […]

Florida DUI Penalties Guide

Florida DUI Penalty Guide MGP&K

Florida DUI Penalties Guide December 12, 2025 Attorneys Available by Phone 24/7Call 321-631-0506   Florida DUI penalties are tougher than many people realize, and recent changes in the law have only raised the stakes. Anyone charged with DUI here now faces a mix of fines, jail exposure, license suspensions, and long-term consequences. This guide breaks […]

Navigating BUI Enforcement and FWC Boat Inspections on Florida’s Space Coast

Navigating BUI enforcement and FWC inspections

May 19, 2026 Boat inspections in Florida allow officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the United States Coast Guard to stop vessels and check for required safety equipment, registration compliance, and signs of boating under the influence. Along the Space Coast, these inspections increase during holidays, fishing tournaments, and major boating […]

Class and Sentence Guide for Florida Felony Crimes

A judge handing down a Florida felony verdict

A Class and Sentence Guide for Florida Felony Crimes May 16, 2026 In Florida, felonies are distinguished from misdemeanors by the potential prison sentence an individual could face. Florida law classifies crimes that result in up to a year’s county jail time as misdemeanors. Whereas felonies typically carry penalties that exceed a year and can […]

Legal Bias and Prejudice: Impacts on Family Law Cases

Legal Bias and Family Law

April 29, 2026 What Does Prejudice Mean in Court? In court, prejudice refers to harm or unfair disadvantage that affects a party’s legal rights or the fairness of a proceeding. Judges use the term in two main ways: (1) procedural prejudice, such as when a case is dismissed “with prejudice,” meaning it cannot be refiled, […]

The Seated Field Sobriety Test – Florida’s Space Coast

Seated Field Sobriety Test

April 16, 2026 What is the Seated Field Sobriety Test? The seated field sobriety test is a scientifically validated battery of physical and cognitive assessments administered to boaters to determine alcohol or drug impairment while remaining seated. Developed by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), this specialized field sobriety test achieves a […]

Risk Protection Order in Brevard County

Risk Protection Order and law enforcement is trying to take your firearms and ammunition away

Risk Protection Order in Brevard County April 14, 2026 Did the Cops Take Your Guns or Ammo? How to Get Your Guns Back After a Risk Protection Order in Florida If served with a Risk Protection Order and law enforcement is trying to take your firearms and ammunition away, you need to call Attorney Michael […]