Criminal Defense Library

Contrary to popular belief, DUI in Florida is not limited to drunk driving. In fact, DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence, and the statute applies to the influence of alcohol, chemical substances, and controlled substances. That means that whether you are pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving or drugged driving, the penalties will...

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Crimes committed against children are taken very seriously. Because local and federal law enforcement officers aggressively seek to prosecute individuals charged with crimes against children, those accused can often find themselves cast out from their communities and from their peers and families. At Izquierdo Law Firm, we kno w that your future depends on having...

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When COVID-19 hit last March, many small businesses suffered immediate losses and an uncertain future. In response to their struggles, Congress passed the CARES Act to provide economic relief to those impacted by the pandemic, including small businesses. As part of that program, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program was expanded to offer $10...

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The crime of disorderly conduct can be a tricky crime to deal with. According to section 877.03 Florida Statutes, disorderly conduct occurs when some breaches the peace by acting in a manner that corrupts the public morals, outrages the sense of public decency, or affects the peace and quite of anyone who may witness them....

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According to section 856.011 Florida Statutes, the crime of disorderly intoxication is defined as, a person that is intoxicated and “endanger[s] the safety of another person or property, and no person in the state shall be intoxicated or drink any alcoholic beverage in a public place or in or upon any public conveyance and cause...

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Administrative License Suspension Hearings What is a DHSMV hearing? The moment you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), you immediately have two problems, not just one. Not only do you have to face criminal prosecution for the charge of DUI, but you also have to fight the administrative suspension of your license by...

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