Black’s Law Dictionary defines constructive possession as “[c]ontrol or dominion over a property without actual possession or custody of it.” If a person is arrested for possession of drugs, they are alleged to have constructively possessed narcotics, a different set of elements must be proven to … [Read more...] about Constructive Possession Drug Defense In Florida
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3 Spring Break Criminal Arrests Common In Okaloosa County & Walton County
Three very common arrests in the Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa & Walton County area are: Contributing to the Delinquency or Dependency of a Minor (Minor Intoxication) Misrepresenting or Misstating Age or Age of Another to Induce Licensee to Serve Alcoholic Beverages to Person … [Read more...] about 3 Spring Break Criminal Arrests Common In Okaloosa County & Walton County
Third DUI Attorney In Okaloosa County or Walton County
The Penalties & Smart Defense Strategies A Third DUI Offense, under Florida Statute 316.193(3) and (2)(b)(2) occurs when a person is found driving, or in actual physical control of a vehicle and is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or some chemical substance, to the point that their … [Read more...] about Third DUI Attorney In Okaloosa County or Walton County
GETTING BLOOD EVIDENCE EXCLUDED IN A DUI CASE
Recently, we have had success in local DUI cases by challenging the admissibility of breath or blood testing results. One way to attack these tests is to first determine if the test was administered involuntarily.If so, you may have a legal pathway to getting this evidence suppressed. This is … [Read more...] about GETTING BLOOD EVIDENCE EXCLUDED IN A DUI CASE
Florida DUI Law 101: Do Police Officer’s Observations have Evidentiary Value?
I have read thousands of police reports on DUI cases and the one thing that I see on every case is the “check the box” approach to DUI investigations used by so many cops. The same laundry list of police observations on every DUI case. So this practice must beg the question? If they are just … [Read more...] about Florida DUI Law 101: Do Police Officer’s Observations have Evidentiary Value?
Attorney for Second DUI In Okaloosa County or Walton County
Florida Statute 316.193(1) and (2)(a), identifies a SECOND DUI as an offense being committed when: A person drives, or is in actual physical control of a vehicle, while being under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance/chemical, to the extent that their normal faculties are … [Read more...] about Attorney for Second DUI In Okaloosa County or Walton County