How the Criminal Law Affects You
Florida’s criminal statutes translated into everyday terms — what the law says, and what it means when you drive to work, hand over your keys, or answer a knock at the door. Twice a month, in plain English.
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July 2026
Lending Your Car in Florida
Handing your keys to a friend, a teenager, or a roommate can be a crime in itself — and the borrower’s DUI or felony can get your car impounded or taken for good. What every owner should know before the loan.
Read the edition →July 2026
Florida’s Criminal Speeding Law
On July 1, 2025, extreme speeding stopped being a ticket and became a crime. The two triggers, the mandatory court date, and how an ordinary commute reaches the criminal threshold faster than you think.
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