Blog Posts in 2019

Marijuana Charges in Clearwater

Across the country, there has been a lot happening in regard to marijuana reform. Some states, such as California, Colorado, and Nevada, have virtually decriminalized marijuana possession for recreational use. However, just because some states are decriminalizing pot and edibles, that doesn’t mean it’s legal in all states. Florida, along with states, such as Arizona, Texas, and Utah, still has ...

Does Cheating Affect Alimony in Florida?

Every state has its own way of handling adultery in a divorce. Some states, such as California, have little to no interest in marital misconduct unless it involved domestic violence or the wasteful dissipation of marital assets; for example, a cheating husband using marital assets to take his girlfriend on a lavish vacation. Other states are interested in hearing about an affair and may use it as ...

What Are the Penalties for a Second DUI in Florida?

In all 50 states, it’s against the law to drive a vehicle while under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, illegal drugs, and even lawfully prescribed medications. While it’s illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level (BAL) of .08% or above, a lot of Floridians don’t realize that they can actually be arrested for, and convicted of DUI if their BAL is under the .08% legal limit. All that the state has ...

Domestic Violence & Divorce in Florida

Domestic violence affects all types of families – not just the ones plagued by poverty or a lack of education. Research has found that domestic violence (e.g. spousal abuse and child abuse) is closely linked to a history of domestic violence in the family and substance abuse. So, it affects all types of families, including the highly-educated or extremely wealthy. Often, abusers were victims of ...