By Reinhold Law Firm

​Did you know that in Florida, if you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) and you provide a breath sample over the legal limit or refuse to provide a breath sample or urine sample, your license is immediately suspended? The officer who pulls you over will seize your license and give you a citation. This actually serves as a temporary permit, but you must act quickly if you are going to preserve your right to drive. Within 10 calendar days of your arrest, you must request an administrative review hearing (informal or formal) with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This is why it’s so important to seek the advice and assistance of an experienced DUI attorney, as soon as possible after your arrest.

By Reinhold Law Firm

If you knowingly take and use, or have the intent to use, property entitled to another, you commit theft. If charged for a theft crime here in Florida, you could face multiple penalties, including jail time and heavy fines, depending on the severity of the crime.

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Laws regarding the Juvenile Justice System are governed, enacted, and regulated on a state basis. The state acts as a parent to a youth who is charged with a juvenile crime. This is called the parens patriae doctrine.

By Reinhold Law Firm

If you didn’t follow the trial itself, you most likely saw the Oscar-winning documentary, “Murder on a Sunday Morning,” about the trial of Brenton Butler, a 15-year-old boy who was accused of the murder of a woman in Jacksonville, Florida on May 7, 2000.

* All information presented in this article reflects the official 2014 Florida Statutes.

First, it is important to know that Florida law enforcement can arrest you without a warrant if there is probable cause to believe that you are in possession of illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia (Florida Statute 893.13). The laws are strict, and it is very important for you to be aware of these laws, especially if you have been accused and have yet to consult with a defense attorney.

According to a recent article published in The Florida Times Union, Florida’s Republican-led Legislature is keeping alive Senate Bill 176 that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry guns on 12 state university campuses.

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Some of the most influential people who lived in Florida over the past hundred years have also been some of the most ruthless criminals, willing to do anything to retain their power. Here's an infographic portraying 3 of the most notorious criminal of the Tampa Mafia.

This country is full of unusual laws, like Massachusetts’ “no driving with a gorilla in the backseat” or Alaska’s “no tethering your dog to the roof of the car.” Florida is no exception. Although many are not currently recognized, here are just 15 of some of the most bizarre laws passed in Florida over the years.

As a Jacksonville native, it was fascinating to dive a little deeper into the history of Jacksonville’s role in Operation Pastorius, Adolf Hitler’s scheme to wreak havoc in the U.S. during WWII.