Miksis Law PLLC

07/27/2025

Miksis Law PLLC has officially expanded into the Philadelphia, PA, market! If you were injured in a car accident, then Miksis will fix this!
Philadelphia, PA: (609) 226-3865.

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July!!! It's important to act responsibly, even during the holidays. Things to consider after a car accident.

07/03/2025

Read the caption for descriptions of new laws.

NEW FLORIDA LAWS NOW IN EFFECT (July 1, 2025)

Dozens of new laws just took effect in Florida! Here are some key ones you should know about:

>"Dexter's Law" (HB 255) - Animal Cruelty

- Harsher penalties for animal cruelty, including intentionally torturing animals
- Creates a searchable database of convicted animal abusers (effective Jan 2026)
- Named after shelter dog "Dexter" from our own county - adopted and later found beheaded at Fort De Soto Park

>Dangerous Excessive Speeding (HB 351)

- CREATES new criminal offense: Going 50+ mph over speed limit OR 100+ mph anywhere
- 1st offense: Up to 30 days jail + $500 fine
- Repeat offenses: Up to 90 days jail + $1,000 fine + license revocation
- (Previously speeding was just a civil traffic infraction - now you can be arrested)

>Boater Freedom Act (SB 1388)

- NEW requirements: Law enforcement must have probable cause to conduct vessel stops
- Safety or marine equipment violations are now secondary offenses

>Fentanyl Dealer Penalties (SB 612)

- NEW: Minors under 18 can now face third-degree murder charges if the drugs they dealt cause death
- (Previous law only applied to adults 18+)
- Classified as second-degree felony

>"Swatting" Penalties (HB 279)

- Enhanced felony charges if false 911 calls result in injury or death
- Mandatory restitution to victims and emergency response costs

>"No Wake" Law for Flooded Streets (SB 462)

- NEW: Local governments can create slow speed zones on flooded streets
- Illegal to drive fast enough to create "excessive wake" that damages property
- Law enforcement can issue tickets for violations
- (Inspired by damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Pinellas County)

Head over to the official Florida Senate website to see a comprehensive list 👉 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bills/2025

Search for bills with effective date July 1, 2025.

06/17/2025

Used the classic "it wasn't me" defense and had a criminal misdemeanor reckless driving charge dismissed.

06/16/2025

My client was arrested for DUI. However, someone else crashed INTO HIM. The accident was their fault. We got the maximum possible insurance policy payout of $10,000. Miksis Law, spinning straw into gold!

05/30/2025

DeSantis is completely OWNED by the insurance companies and vetoed a bill with OVERWHELMING support by Floridians and the Congress.

The Senate on May 1 voted 33-4 to pass the bill after narrowly rejecting an amendment to include caps. The House earlier approved the measure in a 104-6 vote.

Makes you sick to see 1 sellout negate the will of a 137-10 vote majority. He’s a piece of human garbage and will ride your grandmother’s carcass down a river if it keeps his shoes dry.

The governor said repealing the law would “open flood gates” for litigation.

05/28/2025

A self-defense fatal stabbing by screwdriver. WOW. Unique fact pattern.

Dustin Hedenberg, 41, began punching AHI Sushi owner Fayun Zhang before Zhang stabbed him with a screwdriver, according to police.

05/21/2025

Do you know what BODILY INJURY COVERAGE on your auto policy means? Many people believe it applies to their own injuries. NO, IT DOES NOT. It covers the other person's injuries! Not yours.

For example, if you have $100,000 bodily injury coverage, then the other driver can sue your insurance policy for up to $100,000 for THEIR injuries. It has no bearing at all on who pays for YOUR injuries and pain.

05/07/2025

Injury to your spine? Do you know the difference between a disc bulge and a disc herniation? I do. That difference significantly impacts the value of your case. Call now to discuss: (727) 209-7474.

04/22/2025

If this occurred in Florida, it would be charged as an armed robbery, 1st degree felony punishable by life imprisonment. Florida Statute 812.13(2)(a)

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04/22/2025

More allegations of law enforcement malfeasance.

Fredrick Lise, 33, is charged with eight felony corruption charges.

04/22/2025

“Tampa police determined he was driving an orange Nissan GTR at more than 100 mph early the morning of April 13, 2022[.]”

Joshua Roelofs failed to show for what was expected to be a guilty plea in a drunken driving crash that killed two men.