The line between possession, intent to sell, and trafficking in Florida is thinner than you think—and the wrong side of it carries mandatory prison time.
Leaving the scene of a crash in Florida can mean anything from a $500 fine to a four-year mandatory minimum prison sentence under the Aaron Cohen Act. Whether you’re facing charges or were hit by a driver who fled, here’s what Florida law requires—and what protects your case.
A DUI crash with injuries doesn’t create one legal case — it creates several, running in parallel. Here’s what the driver faces criminally and civilly, what the injured victim can recover, and why the two cases are more connected than most people realize.
Field sobriety tests are voluntary in Florida — but most drivers don’t know that until it’s too late. Here’s what the tests actually measure, why sober people fail them, what Trenton’s Law changed about chemical test refusals, and how to protect yourself at the roadside.
If law enforcement violated your constitutional rights to obtain evidence, that evidence may not be allowed in court. Here’s how a motion to suppress works in Florida, when to file one, and why it can be the most powerful tool in your defense.
At CDB Injury Law, we are here to help you navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system. Whether you’re facing felony or misdemeanor charges, our experienced team is ready to guide you through the process and advocate for your rights.
A Florida arrest or charge doesn’t have to follow you forever. Expungement and sealing are real legal remedies — but they come with strict eligibility requirements, a multi-step process, and timelines most people don’t anticipate. Here’s exactly how it works.
One of the most common questions after a domestic violence arrest in Florida — from the accused and the complainant alike — is whether the charge can simply be dropped. The answer is more complicated than most people expect, and it matters enormously to everyone involved.
You were visiting Florida, something went wrong, and now you have a court date in a state where you don’t live. The instinct is to go home and hope it goes away. It won’t. Here’s what actually happens next — and what to do about it.
One phone call can change everything — and not just the one from the jail. A spring break arrest in Tampa carries consequences that reach far beyond the weekend. Here’s what students and parents need to know right now.
