Posts in January, 2011

Jan 31 The Consequences of a Conviction

A criminal conviction can be devastating. In my opinion, a conviction is a life sentence because it is something that will have ...

Jan 27 Teen To Be Sentenced In DUI Manslaughter Case

The Miami Herald reports that a 19-year old man will soon learn his punishment after he pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter and ...

Jan 26 ROC Court (Repeat Offender Court)

"ROC" stands for Repeat Offender Court, and it exists in Miami-Dade and Broward. Essentially, ROC Court is a specialized court ...

Jan 18 New Florida Attorney General Declares War on Pain Clinics

Today's Sun Sentinel featured an interesting article regarding Florida new Attorney General Pam Bondi and her quest to take down ...

Jan 17 Why You Can't Pass Field Sobriety Tests

If you got arrested for a DUI you may have performed the field sobriety exercises administered by the police. You know, walk the ...

Jan 15 Possession With Intent to Sell Marijuana

In terms of felony possession of marijuana , there are two instances in which you can be charged with a 3rd-degree felony. One is ...