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Florida enacted significant changes to the Veterans Treatment Court admission process effective July 1, 2026. These legislative reforms are particularly important for veterans and servicemembers charged with criminal offenses who are seeking treatment and rehabilitation through a specialized veterans court program. One of the most consequential changes concerns who decides whether a defendant can enter […]
For years, many Florida motorists facing driving charges believed that receiving a citation or conviction for “No Valid Driver’s License” (NVDL) was a minor hurdle compared to a driving-while-suspended charge. Judges and prosecutors also dropped driving while license charges to no valid driver’s license in an effort to help the driver avoid a five (5) […]
For a comprehensive overview of how attorney Leslie Sammis represent clients after their USDT was frozen or seized by a law enforcement agency in the United States, read our primary guide on USDT Cryptocurrency Asset Forfeiture and Defense. On September 14, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) filed […]
Juries understand pretty quickly while Florida’s Intoxilyzer 8000 looks like a piece of junk you would have seen at a garage sale in 2006. By the time it came online, it was already outdated. Florida’s been using those same machine since 2006 – more than twenty years. Would you believe each one cost around $9,000? […]
After a DUI arrest, the arresting officer might issue an on-the-spot “notice of suspension” that triggers the DHSMV to administratively suspend your driving privileges for 6-18 month. To contest the administrative suspension, you only have ten (10) days to demand a formal review hearing. Unless you demand the formal review hearing and get the suspension […]
By Joshua L. Monteiro, Esq. | Sammis Law Firm Florida quietly fundamentally restructured its DUI implied consent framework under Trenton’s Law (HB 687, Chapter 2025-121). As a result, law enforcement’s mandatory implied consent advisement underwent a critical statutory update. When conducting a roadside or booking refusal, officers traditionally read the required warnings directly from a […]
Civil asset forfeiture has long been one of the most controversial mechanisms in American law enforcement. Rooted in medieval maritime law, the practice allows the government to seize property—such as cash, vehicles, real estate, or valuables—suspected of being connected to criminal activity. Under civil forfeiture, the legal action is taken against the property itself (in […]
If you were recently traveling through a major Florida airport hub—whether flying out of Miami International (MIA), catching a domestic flight at Orlando International (MCO), or landing at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL)—and were pulled out of line by federal agents, you are likely in a state of shock. You weren’t arrested. You weren’t handcuffed. Instead, […]
Many Uber drivers assume that displaying an illuminated Uber sign on the dashboard helps passengers identify their vehicle and improves safety. However, a recent Florida appellate court decision confirms that using certain illuminated Uber signs—especially blue ones—can give law enforcement a lawful reason to conduct a traffic stop. In a decision issued on June 10, […]
By Joshua Monteiro Criminal Defense Attorney and Partner, Sammis Law Firm Over the last several months, we have seen an increase in sophisticated scams involving people pretending to be bail bondsmen, law enforcement officers, or jail personnel. These scams are designed to create panic and pressure families into sending money immediately before they have time […]
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