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15Jul
2014

Drinking and Driving is a Hazardous Combination

            Despite efforts by countless awareness programs, drinking and driving remains a serious, punitive offense in the state of Florida. Though progress has been made since the rampant DUI ...

15May
2014

How You Can Get Rid of Your Criminal Record

        How You Can Get Rid of Your Criminal Record With a criminal record, many opportunities that may otherwise be open to someone with your knowledge, skills, and talents may not be possible.  In this ...

25Apr
2014

3 Reasons Your Child Needs an Attorney Present When Talking to Police

Children and juveniles can be placed in a vulnerable position when questioned by law enforcement officers.  Before you permit your child to be questioned by law enforcement officers, please consider the following, based on ...

08Apr
2014

Should I Talk to the Police?

In this post, West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney Kelly V. Landers discussed three client examples to help the reader understand the wisest course of action when talking with law enforcement officers. Most attorneys ...

18Mar
2014

Five Questions to Stop Asking Your Defense Attorney

There are very few absolutes in life. Remember the old adage “There’s no such thing as a stupid question”?  There are exceptions.  If you’re from New Jersey, you know precisely what I’m talking about (“What ...

17Mar
2014

This Week in 1963: Assistance of Counsel Held a Fundamental Right

        Clarence Earl Gideon, an unlikely hero, circa 1961. On March 17, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! On March 18, 1963, Gideon v. Wainwright  was decided, held:  Assistance of Counsel is a ...

07Mar
2014

Three Reasons to Use Your Right to Remain Silent

Whether you are a witness or are suspected of a crime, always exercise caution when speaking to the police.  Following are three reasons to use your right to remain silent. 1.  Words are often misunderstood.  Have you ever ...

05Mar
2014

Can the Police Search My Home Without a Warrant?

Can the police search my home without a warrant? Anyone who is familiar with the U.S. Constitution would emphatically say no to this question, as the Fourth Amendment protects private citizens from unreasonable searches and ...

25Feb
2014

Attorney Q&A: Domestic Battery

West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney Kelly V. Landers answers questions about domestic battery charges. Mr. Landers has more than 23 years of experience in handling domestic violence cases. What is “battery”? In ...

05Feb
2014

What You Need to Know if You’ve Been Arrested for DUI

If you have been recently arrested for DUI, you will have many concerns. Foremost, you’ll likely be wondering if you can continue to drive. Prior to July 1, 2013, the answer was no. The state of Florida has now changed this ...