Edge-Gougen v. State

Lawyers and alcohol do mix, so frequently that our profession’s rate -of substance abuse justified the establishment thirty years ago of a unique organization, Florida Lawyers Assistance, Iric., to provide confidential assistance to members of the Bar for a wide range of personal afflictions. See Florida Lawyers Assistance, http://fla-lap.org/ (last visited December 16, 2015). Judges, lawyers, and law students — whether for themselves or others— may seek FLA’s assistance without the fear that FLA will tell the Bar, employers, family, or friends. Id. “FLA believes .it is the responsibility of…