MIAMI – Mitchell A. Ellis, 34, of Okeechobee County, Fla., was sentenced on October 12 by U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon to 16 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. He also was ordered to pay a $10,000 fine. According to court records, on September 21, 2021, at approximately…
What right do we have to resist an unlawful arrest? Here in Florida, for example, you have the right to resist WITHOUT violence when there is an unlawful arrest being perpetrated on you. There are other states such as Indiana which passed a law back in about 2012 that allows you to use deadly force…
Racing on highways can be a thrilling experience for some people but it is strictly prohibited according to the laws of Florida because of the numerous dangers associated with it. What Is Meant by Racing on Highways? According to the Florida Statutes, racing includes driving two cars side by side to compete against each other…
While all car accidents are problematic, there’s nothing worse than a hit and run case. Imagine yourself driving in your lane on the highway or pulling outside of a parking lot and another driver colliding with you and then running away from the spot. As frustrating as this scenario is, you don’t have to lose…
According to Florida traffic laws, failing to stop after an accident is a major violation. It can lead to a huge penalty as well as imprisonment. Drivers who leave the site of the crash do so due to a mixture of guilt about the damage and the fear of facing the police. The truth is…