Insights

Practical guides on Florida criminal defense, personal injury, and civil litigation from the Law Offices of Andre A. Rouviere. Written for people facing a legal situation right now, not abstract overviews.

Empty dark road at night representing a Florida DUI and hit and run case

I Was Drunk and Left the Scene of an Accident in Florida. What Happens Now?

Criminal Defense, Insights /

This is one of the more serious situations a person can face after a crash, and it deserves a direct, honest answer. Florida treats impairment and leaving the scene as two separate offenses, and understanding how they interact matters for what comes next. Two separate charges: DUI and leaving the scene are prosecuted independently, not

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Insurance claim paperwork on a desk representing a Florida at-fault car accident

I Was in a Car Accident and It Was My Fault. Do I Need a Lawyer?

Insights, Personal Injury /

Realizing an accident was your fault brings a different kind of worry than being the one who got hit. The immediate concern is often financial: what this could cost, and whether insurance covers it. In Florida, that question has a more complicated answer than most drivers expect. Bodily injury coverage is not required: Florida only

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Phone on a table representing a pre-arrest police contact in Florida

Someone Says They’re Calling the Police on Me. Do I Need a Lawyer Before I’m Even Arrested?

Criminal Defense, Insights /

Feeling as if you are being accused of something, whether or not any charge has yet been filed, is disorienting. The instinct is often to wait and see what happens next. In Florida, waiting is often the wrong call, and the reason is more specific than most people expect. No requirement to warn you yet:

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Commercial truck on a Florida highway representing truck accident liability

Who Is Liable When a Commercial Truck Causes a Fatal Accident in Florida?

Insights, Personal Injury /

A commercial truck accident is rarely just a dispute between two drivers. The vehicle, its owner, the company operating it, and sometimes several other businesses connected to that one trip can all carry legal responsibility. Identifying every party who contributed matters, since a trucking company’s insurance coverage is often many times larger than what an

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Scales of justice representing Florida wrongful death damages law

What Damages Can Be Recovered in a Florida Wrongful Death Case?

Insights, Personal Injury /

Losing someone to another person’s negligence or wrongful conduct is not something a legal claim can undo. What Florida law can do is provide a structured way to hold the responsible party accountable and address the financial impact left behind. The framework is specific, and understanding it matters, since it determines what is available and

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Red light camera at a Florida intersection representing the state's unconstitutional ruling

Florida Judge Rules Red Light Camera Law Unconstitutional: What It Means for Your Ticket

Criminal Defense, Insights /

Did a judge really rule Florida’s red light camera law unconstitutional? Yes, in one specific case. On March 3, 2026, a Broward County judge dismissed a red light camera citation after finding that Florida’s enforcement framework unconstitutionally shifts the burden of proof onto vehicle owners. The ruling does not strike down the law statewide, but

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Breathalyzer device representing Florida's Trenton's Law breath test refusal penalties

Trenton’s Law: Refusing a Breath Test Is Now a Crime in Florida

Criminal Defense, Insights /

What does Trenton’s Law change in Florida? Refusing a breath or urine test after a DUI arrest is now a crime the first time it happens, not just a license suspension. House Bill 687, known as Trenton’s Law and codified as Chapter 2025-121, Laws of Florida, took effect October 1, 2025, and amended Fla. Stat.

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