We all know that it’s “bad” to multitask while we’re out on the road, but did you know that distracted driving is the number one cause of car accidents in Florida?

 

That’s right – number one! It’s worse than bad weather, vehicle malfunction, or even drunk driving. How bad is it? There were at least 85 fatal accidents between 2010 and 2011 that were a direct result of distracted

A criminal record is something that follows you forever. It doesn’t matter whether your charge was a misdemeanor or felony, and it doesn’t matter how long ago you were charged with a crime—that record is public and can be viewed by anyone running a criminal background check.

 

Having a criminal record can be particularly harmful for juvenile offenders, who may face obstacles applying for colleges or jobs due to

A recent survey by the Avon Foundation, an initiative designed to expose and shed light on the realities of domestic violence in the U.S. while increasing education, awareness, and prevention, shows that a staggering 60% of Americans know a victim of domestic violence. The survey, titled No More Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Survey of Attitudes and Experiences of Teens and Adults, was intended to highlight the lack of

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has circulated a memorandum addressing the hot topic of marijuana enforcement; that is, whether the federal government should step in and enforce federal drug laws in states that have passed their own laws, such as in Colorado, that contradict those federal laws.

 

This memorandum provides guidance to U.S. Attorneys across the country in terms of which marijuana crimes they should be focusing their energies and

In most states across the country, texting while driving is a crime – although how serious of a crime that may be varies significantly.  However, it has not been until know discussed whether there was any liability for a person who is texting the driver.  A New Jersey state appeals court has held that one who texts a driver could be liable if that driver than causes an automobile accident.