Is the Intoxilyzer 9000 Now Used in Central Florida DUI Cases? How Is It Different From the Intoxilyzer 8000? Police departments throughout the State of Florida relied on the same breath test machine since 2006: the Intoxilyzer 8000. As of July 17, 2025, Florida's...
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Do You Have to Give Police Your Phone Passcode in Florida?
Can Florida Law Enforcement Force You to Unlock Your Phone? The Short Answer: Usually not, but it depends on where your case is heard and how the police request access. Under the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article I, Section 9 of the Florida...
Can Florida’s Youthful Offender Act Save Your Future if You’re Under 21 and Facing Felony Charges?
Getting arrested is frightening at any age. But when you're 18, 19, or 20 years old and suddenly facing a felony charge in adult criminal court, the fear hits differently. You (or your child) may be looking at years in state prison before life has even truly started....
When a billing error becomes healthcare fraud in Florida
If you run a medical practice or healthcare business in Florida, a billing mistake can feel routine. However, federal and state investigators do not always see it that way. Understanding where the line falls between an honest mistake and a criminal charge is something...
Can You Be Taken Into Custody Right After a Guilty Plea in Florida?
As of July 1, 2026, Florida law changed in regards to what happens the moment a person is found guilty of a serious offense. A new law (House Bill 445, now Chapter 2026-19), also known as “Missy’s Law,” requires courts to take certain defendants into custody...
Can You Go to Jail for a Battery Charge in Florida?
As of July 1, 2026, Florida’s battery laws carry sharper teeth. A new law (Senate Bill 436, now Chapter 2026-149), changes how a person’s prior record interacts with a new battery charge, and it raises the stakes considerably for many defendants. If you live in...
It Was Just a Joke, until the knock at the door: Why an AI “nudify” app and a Florida smartphone can turn a 12-year-old into a felon overnight
Imagine this scene. It is a Tuesday night. Homework is on the kitchen table. Then there is a knock at the door. Scene Transcript OFFICER "Hi, I'm with the Police Department. Does [the child] live here?" PARENT "Yes. That's my 12-year-old." OFFICER "I need to speak...
Can juveniles have their records expunged in Florida?
If you made a mistake during your youth, you may be wondering if there is a way for you to have a fresh start. This blog explores how juvenile expungement works and whether you may qualify for it. Who qualifies for expungement? Florida law offers several ways to clear...
What is the expungement process in Florida?
A criminal record comes with complications, such as employment difficulties, travel restrictions and low housing prospects. However, you may have the chance to get a fresh start through expungement. In Florida, eligible applicants may have the opportunity to remove...
What are the penalties for a probation violation?
A probation sentence is sometimes the best outcome for a defendant facing serious criminal charges. Instead of spending time in state facilities, they are simply subject to the oversight of a probation officer. The requirements imposed during probation often include...