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How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record? And Other Key Questions

Written by admin on May 29, 2026. Posted in DUI.

Key Takeaways: In Florida, a DUI conviction stays on your criminal record for life. Your driving record can reflect a DUI for 75 years and impact insurance rates and employment. Expungement is only possible if the DUI was dismissed or reduced. A DUI can affect job prospects, professional licenses, and family law matters. Early legal guidance helps protect your rights and limit long-term consequences.

What to Do After an Arrest in Tallahassee: Criminal Law FAQs

Written by admin on May 5, 2026. Posted in Criminal Defense.

Key Takeaways After an arrest in Tallahassee, you have the constitutional right to remain silent and request a criminal defense attorney immediately. Police usually take a person into custody and transport them to the county jail for booking. Booking typically includes fingerprints, photographs, and documentation of the criminal charges. Statements made to police after an arrest can become evidence in criminal cases. A judge generally reviews the arrest during a first appearance hearing within about 24 hours and may schedule the next court date. Bail or bond may allow...

How to Get Full Custody of a Child in Florida: What Courts Consider

Written by admin on April 3, 2026. Posted in Child Custody.

Key Takeaways Florida courts prioritize the interests of the child above all else “Full custody” usually means sole parental responsibility and/or majority time-sharing Judges prefer shared parental responsibility unless there’s a risk to the child Factors like mental and physical health, domestic violence, and substance abuse carry significant weight A strong, child-focused parenting plan can influence the outcome Courts evaluate each parent’s ability to support a continuing parent-child relationship

How to File for Child Custody in Florida

Written by admin on February 18, 2026. Posted in Family Law.

It is 9:00 p.m. The house is quiet. A child is asleep down the hall. Two parents sit at a kitchen table, staring at paperwork and asking the same question. How do we file for child custody in Florida? This moment is increasingly common in Florida households. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Florida has a divorce rate of about 3 divorces per 1,000 people, placing it among states with higher rates of marital separation. These legal dissolutions often require courts to establish parenting plans and time-sharing schedules.