Uncontested divorce means that both parties have agreed to the terms of the divorce. This includes the child custody, support and visitation, alimony, and distribution of the assets. In these cases, SEM Law Group will solely prepare an agreement that is filed with the Court…
Being sued, whether for failing to pay a contract, your mortgage, a credit card, or for products or services, is an extremely stressful experience particularly when you are being sued by an intimidating entity, like a financial institution. The attorneys filing the lawsuit against you…
Your home is generally your largest asset, which you have worked so hard to acquire and upkeep. There are many laws that have been created to protect your main asset, you home, but when it comes to failing to pay your mortgage, your equity line,…
Legislation was passed in 2002 amending Racing on the Highway charges from a Civil Traffic Infraction to a Criminal Traffic Infraction for any citation received after October 2002. Racing on the Highway is a misdemeanor offense carrying strict sentencing guidelines, including an automatic license suspension.…
When you are issued a citation for DUI, the citation is your license for a period of ten (10) days. The DMV then automatically suspends your license for a period of six (6) months if your breathalyzer test indicates an alcohol level higher than .08.…
If you plead guilty and go to traffic school, your insurance company will learn of this, which may result in an increase in your rates. Any attendance of driving school is noted on your record, and will be a factor in your rate increase. Depending…
No, the retainer is solely the fee to hire this firm to represent you on the ticket; the Court may apply court costs at the hearing. However, if the ticket is dismissed, then no other action or payment is required.
If you receive twelve (12) points in a twelve (12) month period, your license will be suspended for thirty (30) days. If you receive eighteen points (18) points in an eighteen (18) month period, your license will be suspended for three (3) months. If you…
No, any suspension by the Department of Motor Vehicles in one state will bar you from getting a license in another, including Florida.
Traffic citations also act under Florida law as an arrest. When you receive a ticket that is checked, Criminal Violation, that means that you have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony traffic charges. Rather than a civil infraction, this is considered a criminal charge.…