Police officers have a duty to keep the roads safe. One thing that this entails is making sure that there aren’t any impaired drivers putting others in danger. Unfortunately, this often means that they will stop vehicles even when the motorist isn’t intoxicated. ...
Month: February 2021
What if the police find someone else’s drugs in your car?
Knowing your rights and standing up for them are two very different things. You probably know that the police can't just search your stuff without probable cause, a warrant or permission. Still, during a traffic stop, compliance is often someone's first instinct. If...
Could recreational marijuana become legal in Florida?
The road to marijuana legalization has been a slow one in Florida. Medical marijuana has only been legal since 2017, and even that has only been legal in smokable form since 2019. Now, two Florida state legislators are trying once again to legalize marijuana for...
What can you do if the cops show up at your door wanting to talk?
Police officers help to enforce the law, and they help investigate potential breaches of the law. Enforcement activities might include arresting someone or intervening during a crime in progress. Investigation activities include questioning people, looking for...