When Should I Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
When should I hire a criminal defense lawyer? If you’ve recently had a run-in with the law and are facing criminal charges, you may be wondering when, and if, you need to hire a criminal defense attorney. It might be tempting to wait it out and see if charges are filed before consulting with a […]
DUI Laws in Florida: Know Your Rights
If you've been charged with a DUI, your life and freedom are on the line. It's crucial that you take the proper steps to protect your rights throughout the process, starting with the moment you are stopped by the police. We've created the following presentation to help you understand the DUI laws
Do You Know Your Rights When Stopped Under Suspicion of DUI?
Getting pulled over by the police under suspicion of DUI can be a stressful event. However, it's crucial that you know your rights in these situations. The things you say and do during this interaction with the police will significantly impact the case they may be building against you. We've
Driving and boating under the influence: What you need to know from Sarasota Criminal Defense Lawyer Ken Poole
Kenneth M.Poole Jr. What Determines Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)? The percentage of alcohol in the blood depends essentially on three things: Body Weight: A heavier person has more body fluids, therefore can consume more alcohol than a lighter person, and still have the same percentage of alcohol in
Cell Phone Contents Privacy Upheld by Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court recently took the privacy of a person’s cell phone one step further: requiring a warrant before law enforcement can obtain any information from a cell phone. Two cases were before the Court. The first involved a search of a flip phone found on a man arrested on suspicion of
DUI License Suspension and Business Purposes Only Licenses
Automobile drivers who are facing a first-time suspension for a breath test over .08 or for refusing to take the breath test have an option available to them that many do not know: Those drivers can waive their right to a formal review of their suspension in exchange for obtaining Business Purposes
Ruling Protects Privacy of Cell Phone Location Data
Kenneth M. Poole, Jr. With the current media and public attention currently being paid to the issues of privacy for governments and individuals, the recent ruling that the government and police may not obtain a person’s cell phone location data without a warrant, is of significant interest. The
