by Sabrina Puglisi | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorized |
A DUI on a boat is a BUI, which is short for boating under the influence. But people do ask how DUI laws apply to people who are operating a boat. They are essentially the same with some nuances. Many people don’t know there are specific BUI laws, or that there are...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Jun 21, 2021 | Uncategorized |
In Florida, crimes are classified into two categories: misdemeanors and felonies. Understanding how certain crimes are classified and their potential penalties can make navigating the system easier in the unfortunate circumstance that you or a loved one are charged...
by Sabrina Puglisi | May 21, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Misinformation about the breathalyzer test falls into two categories: myths about the laws regarding the test, and the various arguments you can make to overcome it. Florida Breathalyzer Laws Florida has an implied consent law. Driving is not a...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Feb 20, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Believe it or not, criminals have different names depending on how they participated in a crime. The legal term for this is criminal actors, and different criminal actors may also experience different levels of culpability in a criminal case. There are many different...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorized |
The Sixth Amendment of the Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases. Juries, then, are selected in a process known as “voir dire,” in which a group of both judges and attorneys determine a prospective juror’s competence and suitability...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Dec 20, 2020 | Uncategorized |
You’re likely familiar with that old adage about the truth setting you free. When you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, however, there can be obstacles to getting the truth out at trial. One of them is ‘hearsay’. In this blog, we’ll explain the legal concept of...
