Law Office of Charles D. Fantl

Law Office of Charles D. Fantl Dedicated to upholding the rights of local citizens for over a quarter of a century.

04/27/2021

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
WHAT IF I'M STOPPED AFTER DRINKING?

If you are stopped after having a couple of drinks and the officer asks if you've been drinking, don't answer the question. Tell him or her: "I WANT MY ATTORNEY"
If the officer asks you to perform roadside tests, do not do the tests. Nobody passes them. Stand with your feet slightly apart and politely tell him or her: "I want my attorney" If they ask if you’re refusing to do the tests, tell the officer you are not refusing, that you just want to "talk to my attorney first."
When asked to take the blood, breath or urine test do not take it. Just say: "I WANT MY ATTORNEY before I take the test." They will ask if you are refusing to take the test. You are not refusing; "I just want to ask my attorney." When they say you have no right to an attorney, be polite and tell them, "I'd like to ASK MY ATTORNEY if that is true and what to do."
And when they finally read to you that you have a right to remain silent. What should you say:
Do not answer any questions, just tell them: "I WANT MY ATTORNEY"


DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE Ten Day Rule WARNING!

If you refused to take a breath, blood or urine test after being arrested for DUI in Florida, or if the results of your breath test were .08% blood-alcohol or above, your license ordinarily will be suspended 10 days after the arrest unless you or your attorney file a written demand for an administrative hearing or waive the hearing within that 10 days. You should contact an attorney immediately to discuss your options since you have only TEN (10) days to either waive such a hearing and obtain a permit or to demand a formal review. We are available for a free consultation and case evaluation.

04/27/2021

A recent case from the 2d District held that pointing a security camera into your neighbor's yard is an invasion of privacy. Although this was a civil injunction case, we can probably look forward to folks who do this being charged with stalking.

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Police are still charging people with liquid, wax or edible THC with felonies. Many of these cases should be reduced to misdeeanors based on case law out of the 4th District.

Also, don't forget to contact your state representatives about not wanting limitations on medical ma*****na that are being proposed right now.

03/17/2021

The police are still charging citizens in possession of vapable THC with felonies. It is not a felony. Unfotunately, ma*****na is still illegal in Florida, other than for medical purposes, and even that the legislature is now trying to limit. Write your representative to vote against such an atrocity.

But as to the THC, the Fourth District Court of Appeals ruled that THC oil or wax, in ammounts less than 20 grams is a misdemeanor, since it is derived from the plant. If you are arrested and charged with a felony, you should hire a competent criminal attorney to get the charges reduced and often put into diversion so they can be dropped.

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