“Under Florida law, it is not necessary that the prosecutor present any evidence of bad driving in order to to seek a conviction for drunk driving.” Even if you are exercising extreme caution without infractions, it is still illegal to get behind the wheel. If you are involved in an automobile accident, even if you…
Thanks to a new partnership between Stetson Law and the Bay Pines VA Healthcare system, free civil legal assistance is now available to qualifying low-income veterans. Alumnae Cherilyn Hansen of Gulfcoast Legal Services and Julie Ann Embler of Bay Area Legal Services will work with VA social workers to help veterans. This includes help…
Even when they believed they were over the legal limit, drivers reported they still chose to get behind the wheel for the following reasons: Still thought they were okay to drive (43.7%) Didn’t have very far to go (12.6%) Thought they could drive carefully enough (10.9%) Of those reports, younger men and drivers who had…
Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/drinking-drunk-driving-spike-on-super-bowl-sunday-300399253.html “According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2015 on average one American was killed in a drunk driving crash every 51 minutes. Alcohol-impaired traffic fatalities often spike on holidays and popular drinking days, like Super Bowl Sunday. Data shows that states and regions with a team in the game can…
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a FREE, 10-session course for adults living with mental health challenges. NAMI Peer‐to‐Peer provides an educational setting focused on recovery that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. The NAMI Peer-to-Peer education program is: FREE and confidential Held once a week for two hours Taught by trained Peer Mentors living in recovery themselves…
It is possible to enjoy the holidays without alcohol. Great info inspired by our friends at Soberlink The holiday season celebrations often include alcohol, which can be a huge challenge for those who are in recovery. Parties and gatherings can be particularly difficult, especially if family dynamics are involved which can increase the urge to…
