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Florida runs two cases against you when you get arrested for DUI. Everyone knows about the criminal one. It is the charge, the arraignment, the possibility of jail. It is what people picture when they hear the words DUI arrest.
By Rice Law

On June 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement officers invade a cell phone user’s reasonable expectation of privacy when they access historical location data through what is referred to as a Google “geofence” warrant. These “warrants” utilized a three-step protocol developed by Google and law enforcement to narrow down suspects. In […]

By Philip Bonamo, Daytona Criminal Attorney

Effective July 1, 2025, a significant change to Florida’s landlord-tenant law takes effect with the enactment of Florida Statute § 83.505. For the first time, landlords and tenants may legally communicate and deliver required statutory notices by email, provided certain conditions are met. This marks a departure from the prior legal framework, which recognized only […]

By Jena Conley, Daytona Beach Attorney

Florida Statutes create the guidelines for requesting emergent relief from the Court with regard to the emergency pick up of a minor child from the other parent. However, qualifying circumstances are extremely limited. An emergency motion for pick up is required to be verified by the filing party. This means that it must be sworn […]

By MaryCatherine Crock, Daytona Family Lawyer
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When most people think about estate planning, they imagine wills, trusts, and maybe a power of attorney. But there’s a lesser-known tool in Florida that can save time, money, and hassle for families — the Lady Bird Deed. A Lady Bird Deed — also called an Enhanced Life Estate Deed — lets you keep full […]

By Matthew Shapiro, Daytona Beach Attorney
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In Florida, when an individual occupies or otherwise possesses real property and refuses to vacate, the typical remedy is to file an eviction or unlawful detainer action to recover possession. However, when that person claims some legal or equitable right to the property, the appropriate legal remedy is an action for ejectment. Ejectment is distinct […]

By Jena Conley, Daytona Beach Attorney

A deed is a crucial legal document in real estate transactions, serving as the instrument which transfers property ownership from one party to another. Deeds are also used to provide a clear record of the transfer of ownership interest. It is important to ensure that a deed is properly drafted, executed, and recorded to avoid […]

By Jena Conley, Daytona Beach Attorney
At some point in many Family Law cases, the judge will order the parties to mediate before the case can be set for trial.
By Serena Baldacchino, Daytona Family Lawyer
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
Someone signing a contract

Contracts are a vital legal tool, serving as a foundation which governs agreements made across a wide range of situations. Individuals, businesses, and other entities rely on contracts to define their rights and obligations. A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to meet their obligations, often causing harm and damages to the other […]

By Jena Conley, Daytona Beach Attorney