After a Florida DUI arrest, you have only ten days to try to save your driver's license. A Florida DUI arrest will immediately trigger an administrative driver's license suspension process. It is no secret that Florida has severe penalties for those convicted of driving under the influence. Also, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida's D.M.V., will try to...
Getting out of jail as fast as possible is your number one concern. Here is how it usually works. Depending on the crime or crimes you are arrested for it could be awhile. Plan to spend an hour to several hours with the police officer or detective. When they are done doing their paperwork, interviews, impounding property, or whatnot, they will eventually take you to the county jail. The...
Many of our family law cases have allegations of child abuse or neglect. The Florida Department of Children and Families is often involved in some way. Frequently, there are also criminal charges pending. When the Florida DCF is involved. Reports of child abuse or neglect are investigated by the Florida Department of Children and Families along with the police. However, it...
Florida DUI Arrest: When you are arrested for Driving Under the Influence in Florida, you have ten days to request an administrative hearing. If you miss this ten-day time frame your driver's license will be automatically suspended. There are no exceptions, this is a heard and fast rule. See my video below. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel, “Your South Florida Lawyer, Patrick J....
Our law firm frequently receives calls from clients that an ex-spouse or partner that suddenly stopped paying child support. Most times, when one parent suddenly stops paying child support, it can cause the receiving parent to experience financial difficulties. Unfortunately, many parents rely on the other parent paying child support to provide the necessities for their children....
Choosing the right lawyer for you is the most important decision you will make. If you are facing a divorce, child custody battle, or a criminal matter, chances are you have your plate full. Add the additional task of finding the right lawyer for YOU and your case, and it can be overwhelming. I cannot stress enough the importance of hiring the right lawyer for YOU. Doing so can...
Love is grand, but divorce is brutal. Here comes that rabid divorce dog! Could the person you love turn against you and bite you like a rabid dog? Of course, but you can protect yourself from the divorce dog by having a prenuptial agreement in place before you get married. A lot of people think a prenuptial agreement is only for the rich. That is not true! A...
If you are stopped for by the police for suspicion of driving under the influence in Florida, should you blow into the DUI Breath Machine or not? I get asked this question at almost every social event I attend. In this video, I address that issue and tell what I always tell people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZhWHaB3HW0&t=56s
DUI Breath Machine: Should I blow or not? Please subscribe to...
Is your family law case in need of a Modification of Final Judgment? When the Court finalizes your divorce, paternity, or child support case, there is a Final Judgment entered. The Final Judgment is a Court Order for the people involved in the case in regards to children, financial and other issues. Let's face it, we are all real people with real lives to live. Sometimes what we thought would...
Is your family law case in need of a Modification of Final Judgment? When the Court finalizes your divorce, paternity, or child support case, there is a Final Judgment entered. The Final Judgment is a Court Order for the people involved in the case in regards to children, financial and other issues. Let's face it, we are all real people with real lives to live. Sometimes what we thought would...
