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The United States Supreme Court’s very recent decision in Chiles v. Salazar, 607 U.S. ___ (March 31,2026) has generated a lot of headlines. As is typical of headlines generally, these headlines do not completely reflect exactly what the Supreme Court said and did. In this post we are going to look at the decision in…

On occasion we like to provide you with tips that may help you avoid or minimize your contact with law enforcement. We do this because we have seen a number of cases in which a person’s encounters with law enforcement quickly go sideways and a person ends up handcuffed in the back of a patrol…

In the past we have provided some practical advice you can use to minimize the chances you will be confronted by law enforcement. Today we are giving you a parking tip for that same reason. These are not the more obvious ones: parking behind a closed business at 3 a.m. with your lights off or…

In a prior post we provided an overview of what are commonly referred to as “Miranda rights”. In short, this means that prior to a custodial interrogation, law enforcement must inform the suspect that he/she has the right to remain silent, and they have the right to have an attorney present. If the suspect cannot…

By now, most people are familiar with the phrase “Miranda rights”. It comes from the 1966 United States Supreme Court case of Miranda v. Arizona. While there is widespread familiarity with the phrase, there is also widespread misunderstanding of what exactly it means. In this post we’re going to talk about: what it is; what…

F.S 316.1922 became law in Florida on July 1, 2025. Known as the Super Speeder law, it significantly raises the stakes for certain speeders in Florida. It applies to anyone driving 50 m.p.h. or more over the posted speed limit or 100 mph or more in a manner that threatens the safety of other persons…

Operation Green Light Florida: How the Program Helps Drivers Reinstate Suspended Licenses Thousands of Florida drivers lose their driving privileges each year because of unpaid traffic tickets, court fines, or other court-ordered financial obligations. Once a license is suspended, everyday responsibilities such as commuting to work, attending school, or caring for family members can become…

Knowing your rights if you are stopped by the police can help you avoid common mistakes and fundamentally influence the ultimate results of your case. To start with, you have the right to remain silent and the right to ask for an attorney. You generally do not have to consent to searches. You need to…

A Step-by-Step Guide to the Criminal Process Getting arrested is scary. Most people have never been through the system before. You hear words like “arraignment” and “discovery” and are unsure what they mean in your case. The criminal process in Florida follows a structure: Arrest → First Appearance → Arraignment → Discovery → Pre-Trial →…

Every attorney talks about penalties but not all explain the collateral consequences, which may bring with it other severe Consequences The decision is not limited to jail versus no jail. For example, a conviction may affect: Future sentencing exposure In DUI cases, penalties may include license suspension, ignition interlock requirements, mandatory classes, fines, probation, and…