Body and Dash Cameras

One of the first conversations I usually have with my clients that hire me for their criminal case here in Polk County usually involves something like, “get the body camera or dash camera footage; it will show you what happened.” Unfortunately, here in Polk County, there are no body cameras or dash cameras.  Our Sheriff has made it abundantly clear that he does not support such technology. However, the National Read More

Top 10 Things NOT To Do During A Divorce

A divorce is one of the most significant and emotional experiences that a person can go through.  Not only are you going through this life-changing event, but you have concerns about your finances, moving, belongings, and most importantly your children.  It is important not let this process turn you into a person that you don’t want to be—a person that you don’t even recognize.  Be the better person, even if your Read More

Why I Do What I Do

I am often asked one of several questions by people with no understanding of what I do: Why do you defend criminals? How can you do it when you know they are guilty? Don't you feel bad winning when you know you got them off on a technicality? I am very proud of what I do.  I work each and every day to protect people and their Constitutional rights.  I protect them from an overzealous government.  I protect innocent Read More

Common Offenses With Driver’s License Suspensions and Revocations

If you have been given a citation or charged with a crime, or need help getting a hardship license, you need the help of an experienced attorney to stand beside you.  Contact Heather Bryan Law today for your confidential consultation, at 863-825-5309 Read More

You Have A Right To Remain Silent…Use It!

Our founding fathers very specifically crafted the protection against self-incrimination located in the Fifth Amendment with a purpose.  The protection dates back to English common law when the courts sought to prohibit the use of inquisitorial methods of interrogation.  By the late 1700's, Parliament had begun to recognize the presumption of innocence.  Of course, these ideas were carried over into colonial America Read More

To Blow or Not to Blow…

If you have been pulled over for a DUI, failed the field sobriety exercises, and told you are under arrest, the next step is submission to a breath test.  You will be asked if you will submit to a breath test.  You can refuse.  You have to determine if this is the best choice for you in the moment. If you refuse to submit to a breath test, your driver's license will automatically be suspended for a year in Florida. Read More

Think Before You Post

Documenting our lives on social media has become second nature.  When an event occurs, we immediately take a picture and post it to some sort of social media account.  Most people do not consider the legal consequences of what they put on their social media accounts. I recently put a meme on Instagram that read, “Dance like no one is watching; email like it may one day be read aloud in a deposition.”  I Read More

Is It Possible to Reinstate My Driver’s License After A DUI Conviction?

Yes, for most people it is possible to reinstate your driver's license.If you make a mistake and only have one DUI conviction, Florida statute requires the revocation of your driver’s license for 180 days to 1 year.  Sometime prior to the expiration of the revocation period, you may apply for hardship license.  In order to be approved for a hardship license, you must first complete DUI School and treatment, if Read More

Be Careful What You Sign: Protecting Yourself and Your Assets

Sometimes people just sign documents without even reading them.  This practice is a dangerous one, especially when it comes to a power of attorney.  Be wary of general power of attorney documents that give broad power and have no expiration date.  I have seen two situations with horrific outcomes: 1), where a person did not even realize he or she was signing a power of attorney document, as it was Read More

Defending Against Domestic Violence Charges

Domestic Violence abuse is a serious allegation and nothing to joke about.  The unfortunate truth is that many innocent people are falsely accused each year of domestic violence crimes. The reason is because all it takes is a phone call to 911 and an allegation, and someone is going to jail. For example, the definition of domestic violence battery is any actual and intentional touching or striking of another person Read More