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Jan
Driving While License Suspended (DWLS) is one of the most misunderstood charges in Florida. What many people assume is a simple license issue can quietly turn into a criminal case—and in some situations even a felony—depending on what the State claims you knew and how...
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Oct
By Carlson Meissner Hayslett, P. A. - Marijuana Defense Attorneys On October 1, 2025, the Florida Second District Court of Appeals issued a landmark marijuana ruling in Darrielle Ortiz Williams v. State of Florida. For the first time, the court ruled that the odor of marijua...
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Aug
Reckless Driving After a DUI Reduction: What Really Happens to Your License in Florida Getting arrested for DUI in Florida is one of the most stressful experiences someone can face. You're worried about jail time, court dates, losing your license, and the crushing financial...
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Aug
At Carlson Meissner Hayslett, P. A. , our DUI defense attorneys have represented thousands of clients across Clearwater, Tampa, St. Petersburg, New Port Richey, Spring Hill, and Bradenton. One of the most frequent points of confusion after a DUI arrest is this: “The officer t...
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Jul
Is It Illegal to Put a GPS Tracker on Someone's Car in Florida? In Florida, placing a GPS tracker on someone’s car without their permission isn’t just unethical—it could be a third-degree felony. Whether you’re suspicious of a spouse, worried about a...
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Jul
Major Changes to Learner's Permit Requirements Beginning August 1, 2025, Florida’s process for obtaining a learner’s permit will undergo a significant transformation. If your teen is preparing to get behind the wheel, this new law will directly affect the ...
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Jul
Every summer, it happens again. And July is the worst. You're stressed. Distracted. You run into the store “just for a second. ” You forget the baby’s in the back seat. By the time you return, your car has turned into an oven—and the damage is irrever...
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Jul
Florida has officially passed a massive new tax relief package, totaling more than $2 billion in cuts for businesses and consumers alike. Signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 30, 2025, the new legislation (HB 7031) delivers permanent exemptions, new tax holidays, and ...
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Jun
Every week, we help clients who have become victims of online scams, identity theft, and email account takeovers. But we're sounding the alarm even louder now, because Gmail users are being targeted more than ever before, and the attacks are getting smarter—thanks to ...
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Jun
The Bitcoin Scam That's Cost Victims Over $800,000—and What You Must Know to Protect Yourself At Carlson Meissner Hayslett, we’ve seen firsthand how quickly financial lives can be ruined by a single phone call. One of the most dangerous and fast-growing threats ...
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Jun
FLORIDA DMV SCAM ALERT: Beware Fake Texts Threatening License Suspension Over ‘Unpaid Tickets' Criminal Defense Lawyers at Carlson Meissner Hayslett Warn: This Fraud is Spreading Fast Have you received a text message claiming your Florida driver’s license ...
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Jun
Floridians are well-acquainted with the destructive power of hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters. But one often-overlooked consequence of these emergencies is the suffering of animals—especially dogs—that are restrained and abandoned outdoors during evacua...
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