Blog Posts in November, 2012
Posted on Nov 29, 2012 By Soler Slack Law
Unfortunately for those arrested, there are companies out there such as mugshots.com and Sarasotamugshots.com in the questionable business of posting mug shots of individuals who are newly arrested ...
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Posted on Nov 27, 2012 By Soler Slack Law
The simplest answer is no. Florida has not recognized a medical use for marijuana and has not yet enacted legislation recognizing prescriptions from other states. Possessing or smoking marijuana in ...
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Posted on Nov 21, 2012 By Soler Slack Law
A "wheel witness" is an essential witness in a case against a person for various criminal driving charges. As part of all driving charges, the prosecutor must prove that the individual ...
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Posted on Nov 15, 2012 By Soler Slack Law
You may be able to accomplish this with a power of attorney. A power of attorney is a powerful legal document delegating authority from one person to another. It can be used to give another the right ...
Continue reading "My friend and/or loved one is in the Sarasota County Jail and I need to take care of his or her house and business. How can I do this?" »
Posted on Nov 13, 2012 By Soler Slack Law
If you are arrested for DUI the arresting officer may, or may not, video record you. (This will usually depend on whether the arresting officer has a vehicle equipped with video recording equipment.) ...
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Posted on Nov 9, 2012 By Soler Slack Law
We have heard numerous complaints that the Sarasota County Jail is not providing inmates with their medication. Sarasota County Jail medical is handled by a company called Armor Correctional. Armor ...
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Posted on Nov 7, 2012 By Soler Slack Law
Do you know that the Sarasota County Jail records ALL communications: all phone calls and all visitation visits? The prosecutors and detectives can and regularly do listen to these recordings. They ...
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Posted on Nov 6, 2012 By Soler Slack Law
***Each situation is entirely unique. Do not rely on the information in this post to make a decision concerning your particular case. Please call our attorneys if you would like to discuss your ...
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Posted on Nov 2, 2012 By Soler Slack Law
In order to convict one for possession of drugs or paraphernalia the state must prove that the person was in actual or constructive possession of the controlled substance or paraphernalia. Actual ...
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