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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 […]
Florida Law changed on July 1, 2026. If you have been designated as a Habitual Traffic Offender, you may still be able to save your driving privilege by filing a post-conviction motion to set aside one of your underlying “strikes.” Previously, many drivers avoided HTO status because “No Valid Driver’s License” (NVDL) charges did not […]
To understand this problem with government overreach when seizing cryptocurrency, let’s look at a recent case decided on March 3, 2026, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. Studying a specific case is often the best way to learn more about civil asset forfeiture cases involving cryptocurrency. In United […]
If you are looking to leave a past mistake behind, the process of sealing or expunging a criminal record in Florida is your most important civil right. The first and often most frustrating hurdle is obtaining the “Certificate of Eligibility” from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Currently, we are seeing significant processing delays […]
The Florida Third District Court of Appeal recently released an opinion in Osorio v. State, __ So.3d ___, 51 Fla. L. Weekly D 210, 2026 WL 290998 (Fla. 3d DCA 2026), which serves as a powerful reminder that experienced counsel can identify critical legal issues that might otherwise go unnoticed. In this case, a DUI […]
For many Floridians seeking a “second chance,” the process of sealing a criminal record feels like a bureaucratic hurdle. One of the most common points of confusion for both petitioners and practitioners is whether a formal court hearing is actually required to get a petition granted. Under Florida law, the answer depends largely on whether […]
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