Author Archives: Christopher Largey
I’ve Been in a Car Accident. What Should I Do?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident involving injuries to you or a passenger there are a few things that you should do to make sure that information and evidence is secured and protected to preserve your claim and maximize your recovery. Contact law enforcement immediately No matter how nice the person is that […]
Actual Possession vs. Constructive Possession of a Controlled Substance
When police find illegal drugs, they will often arrest everyone they find near those drugs. Luckily, the law requires more evidence than just proximity to convict people of drug possession. There are two types of possession under Florida law. The first is actual possession. This is what most people think of when they think of […]
New Florida Car Seat Law Helps Keep Children Safer, for Longer
A new law went into effect on January 1st of 2015, intending to add safeguards for children riding in cars. Florida has raised the minimum age at which a child can ride without a car seat or booster seat from 4 years old to 6 years old. While this law is a major step to […]
What Happens During and After a Florida DUI Arrest?
Florida has harsh laws for people who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. First offenders can face a range of penalties including fines, probation, community service, the suspension of a driver’s license, and the possibility of jail time. Repeat offenders, like this Florida woman who was arrested three times in one week, face […]
Florida Motorcycle Helmet Laws Exist to Protect You, Not to Restrict Your Rights
The state of Florida has motorcycle helmet laws, but allows most adults to choose for themselves whether to wear a helmet. Under Florida law, riders who are at least 21 years old do not need to wear a helmet as long as they are covered by a medical insurance policy with a minimum of $10,000 […]
What to Expect from Florida’s Juvenile Justice Process
In Florida, criminal offenders under the age of 18 go through the state’s juvenile justice system, which focuses on attempting to rehabilitate young offenders instead of subjecting them to the adult court system. If your child has been accused of a crime, you need to understand how Florida’s juvenile justice system works. If the juvenile […]
Expunging a Florida Criminal Record
If you have ever been arrested or convicted of a serious crime, you are probably worried that your criminal record may have devastating consequences on your personal or professional life. Luckily, Florida allows qualifying individuals to have their criminal records expunged or sealed. To qualify to have your criminal record sealed or expunged, your case […]
Florida May Soon See Changes to its Juvenile Justice System
Florida’s legislature is expected to adopt some significant changes during its 2014 session, particularly relating to its juvenile justice system. The session is expected to focus on rehabilitation and prevention for underage offenders. After struggling to pass meaningful legislation on juvenile sentencing guidelines in recent years, the legislature is also expected to address the question […]
How to Navigate Domestic Violence Charges in Florida
Domestic violence allegations can have a dramatic effect on your life, impacting your freedom, child custody and visitation rights, access to your own home and much more. In addition, domestic violence charges may pit your word against your accuser’s, which can make it even more difficult to know how to deal with these types of […]
Amendment to Bill Expanding ”Stand Your Ground” Law to Allow Record Expungement
On March 19, changes to a Florida House of Representatives bill, which would expand the reach of the state’s “stand your ground” law were adopted. These changes effectively restrict access to court records in cases related to self-defense. Under the amended version of the bill, defendants who have used warranted force in a “stand your […]
