Criminal Defense Blog Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 18-Nov-2016 Can a Drunk Passenger Be Charged with DUI? As the name implies, driving under the influence (DUI) is a crime that only a driver can commit. Drunk passengers cannot face legal repercussions for taking a safe ride home with a sober driver, no matter how intoxicated they may be. Right? While ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 7-Nov-2016 Potential Defenses to Cocaine Possession in Florida If you have been arrested and charged with possession of cocaine in Florida, you face a number of severe penalties, especially if this isn’t your first criminal offense. A conviction could result in up to five years in prison, up to $5,000 in ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 4-Nov-2016 Know Your Rights at a Florida DUI Checkpoint Aren’t Sobriety Checkpoints Unconstitutional? You are protected against unreasonable searches and seizures by the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This means that a police officer must have probable cause to initiate a traffic stop; ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 14-Oct-2016 What is Considered Domestic Violence in Florida? Florida law defines domestic violence as any violent action committed against a member of the same household. If you have been accused of domestic violence, you should take this charge very seriously. It is urgent that you consult with an experienced ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 19-Sep-2016 Five Mistakes to Avoid After a Florida DUI Arrest A DUI arrest can be a frightening experience, especially if you have never been accused of a crime before. But don’t panic! Remember that just because you have been accused of a crime does not make you guilty, and you are entitled to defend ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 6-Sep-2016 What Happens If I Fail to Register as a Sex Offender? Under the Florida Sexual Predators Act, individuals who have been convicted of sex crimes are obligated to register as sex offenders in their home state and any other state they move to in the future. Examples of crimes that require sex offender ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 2-Sep-2016 Overview of Florida's Marijuana Possession Laws Examining the Definition of “Possession” Under Florida Law In Florida, possession of a controlled substance is a serious offense – which includes marijuana. According to Florida Statute Section 893.13(6)(b) , you could be charged ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 22-Aug-2016 How Alcohol Affects Your Ability to Drive The dangers of drunk driving are revealed by the media every day, showing us the tragic accidents and astounding fatality statistics caused by intoxicated drivers. Everyone is fully aware that driving under the influence of alcohol is reckless and ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 26-May-2016 Were you Charged with an LSD Crime in Florida? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at least six percent of Americans have tried LSD, with 1.6 percent of those people having taken the drug within the past year. Manufactured from a substance called ergot, which is found ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, P.A. 11-May-2016 Types of DUI Plea Bargain Options in Florida In many cases, law enforcement officers become overzealous in their pursuance to keep the roads safe from drunk drivers. As a result, many innocent people are arrested for driving under the influence. Of course, some people choose to get behind the ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 9-May-2016 Study Identifies Who is Most Likely to Drink & Drive A study conducted by Florida’s College of Medicine sought to identify risk factors that could lead adolescents to drive after drinking. According to the study, not all socioeconomic groups are equally likely to drink and drive – in fact, ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 18-Apr-2016 Connect With Parks & Braxton, PA Online Connect With Parks & Braxton, PA Online If you’re facing a serious legal accusation in Fort Lauderdale, Parks & Braxton, PA can help. With nearly 40 years’ legal experience defending the rights of the accused, Parks & Braxton, ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 8-Jul-2013 Fort Lauderdale Executive Sentenced to 11 Years for Fraud A Ft. Lauderdale man was recently sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for investment fraud. The case – which took place in a federal court in Manhattan – stems from an investigation dating back to 2011. The man was arrested in ... Continue Reading Posted By Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 18-Dec-2012 Is Involuntary Intoxication a Valid Defense for DUI? In the past, involuntary intoxication was considered a valid legal defense in Florida courts. Today, involuntary intoxication might not be considered an excuse for committing certain crimes – including drunk driving. The words "specific ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 29-Oct-2012 DUI Tragedy May Cause Russians to Rethink Road Safety In Russia, alcohol is a common part of the culture. Yet the country has not had a strict policy on drinking and driving, which allows many dangerous drinkers out on the road when they are inhibited by alcohol. This in turn leads to devastating ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 25-Oct-2012 A Judge is Judged in a DUI Case When you are arrested for a DUI, it is important that you play by the rules and hire an accomplished attorney to come to your side in the trial. Yet being charged with a DUI may have a direct effect on your occupation, and that may be something that ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 23-Oct-2012 Palm Bay Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Counterfeit Currency The Palm Bay police were performing a routine traffic stop when they say a vehicle swerving on Kirkland Road. They also noticed that the vehicle license tag which indicated that the driver was on a suspended license and was not permitted to drive ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 17-Oct-2012 Florida Mom Incriminated by 11-Year-Old Son for DUI A Florida mom was arrested after she crashed her BMW while intoxicated. Her two children were in the back seat of the car, and the 11-year-old obliged to show police the cop of wine she had been drinking behind the wheel. It was only a portion of the ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton 10-Oct-2012 Landscapers Steal from Seniors Burglars like to disguise themselves as all sorts of unassuming parties in order to steal without getting caught or being suspected. Recently, three men were arrested in Fort Lauderdale after they pretended to be landscapers so that they could steal ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 9-Oct-2012 DUIs Can Affect Your Career Mary Ann Gardner is an orthopedic surgeon with an impressive resume, but she may not be practicing medicine any more after the stunt she pulled on a Florida highway this weekend. According to a local news station, the woman was driving a black Toyota ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 4-Oct-2012 Drunk Driver Insists That Father Is an Autobot Autobots are the robots that are normally linked with the Transformers movies. The Autobots are pure fiction- but Michael Rexford failed to recognize that when he was pulled over for a DUI in August. The young man was driving in Palm City, Florida, ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 3-Oct-2012 New Brand of LeBron James Heroin on the Market For teens and young adults who always like looking for the next new thing, a new brand of LeBron James heroin may seem tantalizing. Reports claim that the drug which uses the brand name of a NBA basketball star is similar typical heroin, but sells ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton 2-Oct-2012 Mother of Stabbed Sons Charged with Neglect A Florida woman was recently arrested for neglect when she witnessed her husband stabbing their children and did not intervene. According to investigators, Deanna DeJesus’ two sons were stabbed by their father. One died after the encounter ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton 26-Sep-2012 Young and Unaware: A New Method of Defense Thomas Daugherty was only 17 when he decided to beat a homeless man to death in the Fort Lauderdale area. The attack was caught on video tape and posted online, enraging homeless advocates. The teen was one of three men that were sentenced in ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 18-Sep-2012 Military Called to Step Up in Curbing Drug Abuse Over the past decade, more and more military personnel have started to struggle with drug abuse while on duty. Unfortunately, The New York Times has recently found that the military has been behind the times when it comes to preventing these problems ... Continue Reading