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Can You Get Off Probation Early in Florida?

by Lexi Gans | April 9, 2026 | Early Termination of Probation Florid | 0 Comments

A Complete Guide by Gans Law If you’re currently on probation in Orlando or anywhere in Central Florida, you may be asking yourself an important question: “Do I really have to serve my entire probation sentence?” The answer might surprise you. In many cases, you may...

Understanding Injunctions in Florida: Types, Process, and What’s at Stake

by Lexi Gans | April 8, 2026 | Injunctions | 0 Comments

When people think about injunctions—often called restraining orders—they don’t always realize just how serious and complex these cases are. Whether you’re seeking protection or defending against an injunction, the outcome can have life-changing consequences. At Gans...

Florida Record Sealing vs. Expungement: A Complete Guide to Clearing Your Criminal Record

by Lexi Gans | March 31, 2026 | Sealing and Expungement | 0 Comments

If you’ve ever been arrested in Florida, you already know how damaging a criminal record can be. Even if your case was dropped, dismissed, or never filed, that record can still follow you—impacting jobs, housing, education, and your future. The good news? Florida law...

Criminal Defense Lawyer Orlando | DUI, Domestic Violence & More | Gans Law

by Lexi Gans | March 17, 2026 | Criminal Defense, Florida Laws | 0 Comments

If you are searching for a criminal defense lawyer in Orlando, your choice of attorney can make all the difference. At Gans Law, we provide aggressive and strategic legal representation for individuals facing criminal charges throughout Central Florida. As a trusted...

Spring Break in Orlando: What You Need to Know About Florida Law

by Lexi Gans | March 13, 2026 | Florida Laws | 0 Comments

DUI, Fake IDs, Hotel Parties, and Other Legal Mistakes to Avoid Spring Break in Orlando attracts thousands of college students and visitors every year. Between beach trips, pool parties, and packed nightclubs, Central Florida becomes one of the biggest party...

New Florida License Plate Law: What Drivers Can and Cannot Put on Their Plate

by Lexi Gans | March 10, 2026 | Florida Laws | 0 Comments

Florida drivers should be aware of a license plate law that officers are actively enforcing across the state. Many people decorate their vehicles with frames, covers, or tinted shields without realizing these items can actually lead to a traffic stop. At Gans Law –...

New Florida License Plate Law: What Drivers Need to Know

by Lexi Gans | March 5, 2026 | Traffic Ticket | 0 Comments

🚨 Florida drivers should be aware of an important update regarding license plate visibility. Law enforcement agencies across the state are increasing enforcement on license plates that are partially blocked or difficult to read. While decorative plate frames and...

Florida Gun Laws and Your Vehicle: What Many People Get Wrong

by Lexi Gans | March 5, 2026 | Florida Laws | 0 Comments

Understanding Florida firearm laws can be confusing—especially when it comes to having a gun inside your vehicle. Even experienced gun owners sometimes misunderstand the rules, and unfortunately, those misunderstandings can lead to serious criminal charges. At Gans...

Florida Boaters — The Boater Freedom Act Changes Everything

by Lexi Gans | February 23, 2026 | Florida Laws | 0 Comments

If you own a boat or spend time on Florida’s waterways, there’s a major legal update you need to understand. The Boater Freedom Act has changed how law enforcement can stop and inspect boats in Florida — and it directly affects your rights on the water. At Gans Law,...

DUI Refusal Is Now a Crime in Florida

by Lexi Gans | February 23, 2026 | DUI | 0 Comments

What Every Florida Driver Needs to Know Florida drivers — this is HUGE. As of October 1, 2025, refusing a DUI test in Florida is no longer just a license issue. It is now a criminal offense. At Gans Law, we are already seeing confusion about this change — and it’s...

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DUI in Florida: What Really Happens (and What Most People Get Wrong)

DUI in Florida: What Really Happens (and What Most People Get Wrong)

by Lexi Gans | Feb 17, 2026 | DUI, Florida Laws

Picture this: you go out to dinner, have a couple glasses of wine, and you’re driving home when you see flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. A few questions later, you’re being asked to do roadside exercises… and the next thing you know, you’re in...

What is the Penalty for First-Time DUI in Florida?

What is the Penalty for First-Time DUI in Florida?

by Brandon Gans | Jan 17, 2023 | Cases, Criminal Defense, DUI, Florida Laws

Driving Under the Influence (DUI), often referred to as “drunk driving,” is when a driver of a motor vehicle has a blood alcohol content (BAC) over the legal limit, or their normal faculties are impaired by drugs or alcohol. A DUI conviction in Florida comes with...

Can You Lose Your License for Leaving the Scene of an Accident?

Can You Lose Your License for Leaving the Scene of an Accident?

by Brandon Gans | Jul 27, 2022 | Criminal Defense, DWLS, suspended license, Traffic Ticket

Under Florida law, it is a criminal offense for leaving the scene of an accident. Florida Statute 316.061 states that leaving the scene of an accident, also known as a “hit and run,” occurs when the driver of the vehicle involved in a crash resulting in damage to...

What are the benefits of having your record expunged?

What are the benefits of having your record expunged?

by Brandon Gans | May 19, 2022 | Cases, Sealing and Expungement

A Gans Law Guide to Clearing Your Past and Building a Brighter Future A criminal record doesn’t have to define your future. At Gans Law, we believe everyone deserves a second chance — and Florida’s laws provide opportunities for just that through record sealing...

Real Life Criminal Court vs. TV Court

Real Life Criminal Court vs. TV Court

by Brandon Gans | Apr 28, 2022 | Courts

The courtroom dramas you see on television are fictionalized versions of what actually happens in real-life criminal court. On TV, it seems as though every criminal case goes to trial, and the defense and prosecution must present their cases in front of a jury....

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