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The internet has brought the world all of its shared information directly to every user on a silver platter - or silver phone - whichever you prefer. What people choose to do with that information varies greatly, but no matter what anyone chooses, it comes with a tremendous amount of power. People assume, incorrectly, that life online is completely anonymous and there is no need for a filter. Sending threats or making malicious comments to strangers online, even jokingly, can potentially harm your personal and professional life and leave you with criminal charges.

A driver’s license suspension is one of the most inconvenient things that can happen to someone. Even when you live near public transportation, few things are more reliable for getting around than driving yourself. The unfortunate part of a suspended driver’s license is that it’s always punitive. Whether you’ve been convicted of a DUI, had several driving infractions, or just forgot to pay your insurance, the punishment tends to hit you where it hurts most - your wallet. Getting driving privileges back may not be easy, but it depends on the reason it was revoked in the first place. We will look at the three main culprits of a license suspension and what you need to do to get it back.

Having a driver’s license is considered a privilege in the U.S., but it is a necessity for millions of Americans. Being forced to forfeit your license for any reason can have a devastating effect on your life, which is why it’s so important to understand your obligations as a driver. In Florida, there are several reasons authorities can and will suspend your license, and avoiding them will help keep you on the road so that you can get to where you need to go. Here are some of the most common reasons:

If you partake in alcoholic beverages even on an occasional basis, you have probably been in the position of seriously considering whether you should drive after a fun night out. You likely know your limit, whether you've been a drinking heavyweight from a young age or have a glass of wine here...

Even if you have never had the misfortune of being charged with a criminal offense, you have probably at least heard of the terms “bail” and “bond.” You have probably even seen large colorful signs on buildings advertising “24-hour Bail Bonds.” We're going to take a look at what these terms mea...

Probation is a period of time one is supervised with restrictions usually in order to complete tasks. Parole is an intense supervision upon release from prison.

Every year I have someone who calls my office and says, for example: “The police want to talk to me about a girl I had sex with…. She is saying I took advantage of her….” or “ “He is saying I hit him with the frying pan, but he was…..” The panic in their voice is palpable. The first statement is ...

At Malcolm Anthony, P.A., we support the rights of legal, gun-owning citizens of Florida. Our state has many laws supporting your right to own and carry a gun, but some gun owners still find themselves in trouble when misunderstanding state and federal laws. We want to sift through some of that ...

Our client worked as a bartender for almost 20 years and knew he would never drive after drinking. He went out with friends to celebrate a new job not in the bar business and consumed alcohol. He had his friend drive his car. At the end of the night, his friend drove him to the Target parking lot...

As we have in recent months, we want to continue empowering people to know their rights and understand how to conduct themselves during police interactions. One of the interactions that too many people get wrong is what to do when law enforcement comes knocking on your door. When the knock com...

The most common interaction between the public and the police is on the road. Officers are monitoring traffic and looking for anyone they believe is in violation of the law and/or putting others at risk. This means the most likely time you will speak with law enforcement is behind the wheel of a ...

Medical marijuana sales are becoming more common across the U.S. Florida is one of 37 states that permits the purchase and consumption of medical marijuana with a proper prescription from medical professionals at the time of this writing. While the regulation of these products continues to evolve...

It's important to know your rights when you're dealing with the police. We recently touched on how to approach Florida DUI checkpoints. We believe it is our duty to know how to deal with the different scenarios we regularly encounter with Florida police officers, and one of the most common inte...

First and foremost, we want to make very clear we do not condone domestic violence under any circumstances. It's never the answer, and it's an ugly choice to make in any relationship. However, we understand people make mistakes and in many cases, the alleged violence never happened in the first ...

A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge carries heavy penalties including but not limited to: jail time, heavy fines, loss of your driver's license, and even the possibility of losing your job. We fight for our clients to make sure these charges don't take away their freedom, but it's unders...