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In the State of Florida, arson is considered an extremely dangerous and serious matter. A crime of arson in the first degree involves deliberately starting a fire in a dwelling or a location where people are usually present during a set period of business working hours. However, the prosecutor on your case must prove that …

If you have been charged with fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer in Sarasota, especially if the case can be considered aggravated fleeing or eluding, you could be facing serious consequences. Florida law enforcement does not take kindly when someone fails to stop, evades their pursuit, or makes attempts at fleeing the scene of …

Florida is known as a party state, and Sarasota is no exception. With its idyllic beaches, buzzing nightlife, recreational boating culture, and countless events, it is a fun and vibrant place to live. However, this also means that underage drinking is common. The police in Sarasota take this very seriously and often arrest young people …

Florida Statute 316.061 states that leaving the scene of an accident, also known as a ‘hit and run,’ is recognized as the driver’s failure to fulfill their statutory duty of remaining at the location of the car accident in the State of Florida. If you were caught leaving the scene of an accident, then you …

Boating in Florida is more popular today than it ever has been before. Therefore, it is unsurprising that more people today are getting convicted for boating under the influence (BUI) than ever before in Florida. A BUI conviction, much like a Florida DUI conviction, is not something that should be taken lightly. The penalties that …

Sarasota Drug Lawyer Florida drug laws are strict, and trafficking charges can be triggered by weight alone, even when there is no allegation of street-level sales. In Sarasota and Manatee County, a drug charge can quickly become a felony with prison exposure, mandatory minimum sentencing, and long-term damage to your record, career, and future. The …

Movies often depict dealers in stolen property, otherwise known as fences, as being highly secretive members of an elite criminal organization hidden from the public eye. However, the truth is that many of the people charged with dealing in stolen property are average folks who didn’t know the item was stolen in the first place. …

Four out of ten drivers who are pulled over for a DUI in Florida refuse to take a breathalyzer test. Many find this statistic to be surprising. If you hold a Sarasota driving license, then under the laws in the State of Florida, you have already given consent to a physical or chemical test if …

Sarasota, FL., follows the rest of the State of Florida in treating arson as an extremely serious crime. You could be looking at huge fines, years spent behind bars, and a criminal record that could follow you for a long time. For this reason, it is vital that you seek the help of a skilled …

In the state of Florida and across the United States, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement is a serious criminal offense, as stated under Florida Statute 316.1935. If you are convicted of this crime, it will haunt you forever. When you think of fleeing to elude charges, you might automatically think of high-speed chases …

It is well known that Florida, and specifically Sarasota County, are hot spots for DUI arrests. Although most are charged as misdemeanors, some especially serious cases are prosecuted as felony offenses. A felony DUI can ruin someone’s life, wreaking havoc on finances and potentially ending in years of jail time. Not only that, but someone …

Failing to follow the lawful order of a police officer in Sarasota is an unlawful act. The offense of failing to obey the order of a police officer in Florida is outlined under Florida Statute 316.072. This law generally applies after a traffic-related offense has been committed at a traffic stop, but it does also …

Unfortunately, in the State of Florida, 350 people die every year in drunk driving accidents. Alcohol-related fatal car crashes account for approximately 29 percent of all traffic accident deaths. Suppose the unthinkable has happened, and you have found yourself facing DUI manslaughter charges in Sarasota, FL., as outlined in Florida Statute 316.193. In that case, …

A tractor-trailer is a unique type of truck, and the way that it is designed lends itself to involvement in a variety of severe types of accidents, especially if it is not properly maintained and operated. These trucks are significantly heavier and larger than most motor vehicles, and they may even contain hazardous cargo. The …

We know that if you’ve been involved in a tow truck accident, the results can be life-changing. Tow trucks can often be twice the size as a regular vehicle, and so can be far more fatal and devastating than a regular car accident. Thankfully, as tow trucks aren’t so common on Florida roads, and tow …

Being involved in a car accident as a result of tailgating can cause incredibly serious injuries; however, when a truck is involved, the damages can be catastrophic. Any vehicle that tailgates can be a massive annoyance and a distraction to the leading driver, as well as being dangerous. Florida is known to be not one …

A car crash can cause a considerable amount of damage, but when a semi-truck with a full trailer that can weigh 80,000 pounds gets into a crash, the damage caused can be catastrophic. Truck accidents on this scale are incredibly more likely to cause serious injuries and damage, as well as the potential of causing …

If you drive in Sarasota, then you will have seen loose debris on the road or the side of the road. When loose debris comes from a vehicle traveling at high speeds, it can cause a crash. A variety of scenarios can lead to loose debris on the road, such as a damaged vehicle or …

Car accidents are never nice, but they are a part of motoring, and sometimes all it takes is a slight lapse of concentration. Unfortunately, Sarasota, FL, has seen a rise in a more sinister type of car accident in recent years, the hit and run. Leaving the scene of a car accident is a serious …