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Hit And Run In Florida
After an accident, the driver of a vehicle involved can become scared or be concerned that he or she does not have a valid driver’s license. As a result, the driver does not stop to exchange information with the other motorist. In Florida, the law requires that the driver of a car or vehicle who is involved in an accident to stop and exchange information. After an accident a motorist must immediately stop his or her vehicle at the scene of the crash or as close thereto as possible, promptly notify the other driver the driver’s name, address, registration number, and show his or her...
How A Criminal Conviction Can Affect Doctors, Nurses, And Healthcare Professionals
When a doctor, nurse, or healthcare professional is arrested in Florida, the criminal case can have drastic consequences depending on the outcome. Your license can be denied or disqualified even if you plead no contest or adjudication is withheld. The law requires a doctor, nurse, or healthcare professional to make a written report within 30 days after you have been convicted or enter a plea to a crime in any jurisdiction. Florida Statutes § 456.072(1)(x). A doctor, nurse, or healthcare professional could be subject to discipline if you are convicted or found...
Protests, Unlawful Assembly, And Inciting A Riot
Every person in the United States and in Florida has the First Amendment right to peacefully protest. Unfortunately during these events, law enforcement can arrest people for various crimes. The typical charges in Florida are unlawful assembly, disorderly conduct, and, for the protest organizers, inciting or encouraging a riot. The purpose of this article is to explain the elements of these crimes, the possible penalties, and the defenses to them. Unlawful Assembly According to Florida Statutes 870.02 the crime of unlawful assembly occurs if three or more...