On Behalf of The Law Office of Randall J. Etheridge | Mar 15, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Impaired driving frequently involves alcohol. To many people, driving under the influence charges are synonymous with drunk driving. While it is true that a significant percentage of the DUI cases prosecuted in Florida involve alcohol, not all of them do. Some people...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Randall J. Etheridge | Dec 22, 2024 | Criminal Defense
Motorists can get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges in a variety of different situations. Some people encounter DUI checkpoints where police officers scrutinize everyone and arrest those who fail tests. Others might face charges because of testing...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Randall J. Etheridge | Sep 17, 2024 | Criminal Defense
People cannot legally access prescription medication without a doctor's recommendation. Medical doctors typically try to prescribe an appropriate amount of medication based on a patient's condition, sex, age and weight. Occasionally, there is medication left over when...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Randall J. Etheridge | Jun 17, 2024 | Criminal Defense
Drug charges are typically levied after law enforcement officers have collected evidence related to a suspected violation of drug statutes. Many people end up accused of simple possession. They have an encounter with law enforcement while they have a prohibited or...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Randall J. Etheridge | Mar 17, 2024 | Criminal Defense
Anyone who has been accused of criminal activity in Florida has the right to a defense. They can work with a lawyer to prove their innocence or raise questions about the validity of the state's case. People also have the right to remain silent after an arrest. Quite a...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Randall J. Etheridge | Dec 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Felony convictions come with severe consequences. The impact on your current and future life depends on the nature of the sentence you received. It goes beyond permanent criminal records and jail time. A felony conviction can negatively affect your ability to find...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Randall J. Etheridge | Sep 22, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Manslaughter occurs when one person kills another individual without intending to do so. Facing voluntary manslaughter charges in Florida is an understandably stressful time. That said, it's important to know that Florida doesn't view all instances of manslaughter the...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Randall J. Etheridge | Jun 21, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Florida law enforcement officers commonly use roadside drug tests to detect the presence of drugs in drivers' systems. These tests intend to promote public safety by identifying impaired drivers. However, recent studies and legal challenges have highlighted the...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Randall J. Etheridge | Mar 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
In Florida, a defendant engages in plea bargaining when they agree to plead guilty to a lesser charge and receive more lenient sentencing to avoid going to trial. Not all these defendants have committed the crime for which they are charged but feel they must take a...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Randall J. Etheridge | Dec 27, 2022 | Criminal Defense
There are a lot of differing criminal defense strategies that you can use in your case to try to beat the prosecution and obtain an acquittal. A lot of times you can take multiple approaches, too, which gives you even more opportunity to attack the prosecution’s case....
