When most people hear the term “DUI,” they instinctively think of alcohol and drunk driving charges. In actuality, an individual can be charged with a DUI for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of any type of drug, including prescription medication....
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Can You be Charged with a DUI when Trying to Sleep it Off in your Car?
Can You be Charged with a DUI when Trying to Sleep it Off in your Car? Yes. This type of DUI is known as an actual physical control DUI, which means that although you were not actually driving your vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or another drug, you were...
Things a 6th grader knows about Criminal Defense
This post was not written by a criminal defense attorney at The Morris Law Firm, but by a thirteen year old guest blogger in Panama City, Florida. Enjoy. When most people think of Panama City, Florida, they think of the pearly white beaches, the great eateries, and...
Breathalyzers: To Blow or Not to Blow?
If you have been arrested for DUI in Panama City, you have most likely been subjected to a Breathalyzer and possibly other sobriety tests as well, such as walking along a straight line. These tests are designed to determine whether your blood alcohol...
I’m only 30 years old. Why do I need a Will?
As a Panama City attorney, I am often asked by my clients, "I'm young, I don't have much, do I need a will?" My answer is, "Absolutely!" For parents, making a will is the single most important thing you can do to make sure your minor children are cared for by the...
I violated my Probation Terms; What Should I Do Now?
If you have been convicted of a crime, you may have been sentenced to probation. During a probation sentence, you are permitted to continue with your normal lifestyle, but under heavy restrictions and supervision from the court and your assigned probation officer....
When Do You Need A Panama City Criminal Defense Attorney?
Many of the best vacations are had right here on Panama City Beach, Florida! In fact, our beaches are often called "the World's most beautiful beaches," and this area is known as one of the top beach vacation destinations in the country. Tourists and...
Arrests for Underage Drinking and Disorderly Conduct on Panama City Beach
Let's face it, spring break on Panama City Beach is definitely a wild place to be for the party crowd, and this year is no exception. Videos and pictures of spring break partying are plastered all over the most popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter,...
Panama City Drug Possession Arrests
Some of the very best spring break memories are made right here on the beautiful white beaches of Bay, Walton, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties. Sadly, so are some of the worst. We have received numerous calls this year from parents of spring break...
7 things about PCB Spring Break 2015
Spring Break PCB 2015 is here! The fun is in full swing and unfortunately so are the laws being broken that lead to Spring Break arrests. Each year spring break brings college and high school students from all over the country to enjoy our sugar white...










