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Author: Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

On December 30, 2025, the Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion that significantly changes the landscape of Florida DUI law. The recent Florida Supreme Court decision in State of Florida v. Bryan Allen Repple is a landmark ruling in our state.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Daytona Beach Criminal Lawyer

In consulting with prospective clients over the years regarding the dissolution of marriage matters, there are certain questions I am asked quite often. They are as follows: 1. If I Leave The Marital Home Is That Considered Abandonment Of Property? The answer is no. If your name is on the deed/title to the real property, […]

By Attorney Philip Bonamo, Volusia County Family Lawyer

On December 18, 2025, the Florida Supreme Court issued its updated uniform statewide bond schedule. The effective date for the new bond schedule is January 1, 2026. This new schedule standardizes pre-hearing release amounts across all 20 judicial circuits in Florida to ensure consistency, regardless of geography. The bond schedule applies specifically when the police […]

By Philip Bonamo, Daytona Criminal Attorney
In my practice as a family law attorney, I will meet and consult from time to time with mothers or fathers that have a disabled child, due to one or more physical and/or mentally disabilities.
By Philip Bonamo, Daytona Family Law Attorney

Navigating child custody matters can be one of the most emotionally challenging experiences for parents in Volusia County. When the well-being of your children and your relationship with them is at stake, having experienced legal representation becomes not just helpful, but essential. A knowledgeable Volusia County attorney specializing in family law can make all the […]

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney

Choosing the right Volusia family law attorney for your divorce can significantly impact the outcome of your case and your future. The divorce process in Volusia County involves complex legal procedures, emotional challenges, and important decisions that will affect you and your family for years to come. Before you entrust your divorce case to a […]

By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney
No, I’m not referring to the Beatles song, but rather a new law going into effect in Florida on January 1, 2025, that will require people to move back twenty-five (25) feet if a first responder verbally warns them to
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney
From time to time the issue of what is referred to as a constructive trust in a dissolution of marriage case will surface. A constructive trust is basically an equitable remedy that can be used to help restore property to its rightful owner and to prevent what is referred to as unjust enrichment.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney
police giving man a traffic ticket
The Florida Supreme Court, in a 5-1 Opinion, ruled this month that law enforcement can order a driver out of their vehicle they have pulled over for a routine traffic stop, for officer safety before conducting a vehicle sweep.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney
A Florida Appeals Court ruled this month that law enforcement have no expectation of privacy while in their official roles/while on duty. As such, Florida’s 5 District Court of th Appeals (5 DCA) has now stated that in Florida the state’s long-standing law against recording th telephone calls without the permission of all parties to the call does not apply to calls with law enforcement officers.
By Philip J. Bonamo, Esq. - Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney