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If you have been caught over the limit in Florida and you have been charged with DUI, you need to consider carefully your next move so that you don’t end up with the maximum penalty for such an offense. Florida treats DUI offenses seriously and even if you are a first time offender you could […]
Breaking the law in Florida sometimes happens quite unexpectedly, maybe an extra glass of wine at an office party, or a second or two losing attention on a cell phone resulting in a fatal crash. Whatever the offense, there are often consequences that have to be faced apart from the penalties imposed if convicted. In […]
There are almost always consequences if you get convicted of a felony in Florida but you won’t always know exactly what the penalty is likely to be until you go to court and the judge and jury decide. Before any decision is made, the prosecutor will have made up a sentencing score sheet just for […]
It’s hard to know just how many people have been wrongfully convicted across the U.S. over the last few decades. We are a little clearer about the numbers these days mainly because of the use of DNA technology, but the figures that we do know about since this was introduced back in 1989 may still […]
If you have been caught and arrested when involved with a crime, the chances are you will face a number of charges. If you are convicted you could end up in prison or doing jail time as well as been given a hefty fine to pay. Some penalties may involve you being forced to do […]
When a person is charged with a sex crime, sometimes the defendant probably wonders why the sexual engagement was really worthwhile when it comes to how devastating the impact is when labeled a sex criminal. As a way of preventing violent sexual acts, or repeat offending, legislators have passed laws that regulate where a sex […]
In the not too distant past, it was a crime to send a letter, post a notice in a newspaper or over the radio which involved a threat of violence, i.e. a threat to kill someone, or do them serious bodily injury. In Florida, statute 836.10 came into law back in 1913 and is still […]
Is it possible for a police officer to arrest you when outside his / her own jurisdiction? The answer is a qualified ‘yes,’ but there are definitely some circumstances when an out of jurisdiction detention could be considered unlawful. This doesn’t mean you can evade the law and get away with it, but it does […]
If someone is killed in an accident, whether it was caused by the driver running a red light or speeding, there is a good chance that the driver could be charged with vehicular manslaughter. This is a serious offense and could lead to a 15 year prison term. If you have been charged with vehicular […]
When thinking about a wrongful conviction you may well be thinking of the Netflix movie ‘Making a Murderer.’ While watching it you probably came up with an opinion as to whether the verdict should be guilty or not guilty. There is without a doubt most certainly a bone of contention about the outcome for the […]
Most criminal proceedings reach a conclusion based on indisputable evidence. Evidence comes in different forms, including DNA and bite marks. The use of bite-marks as evidence Throughout a criminal trial expert witnesses can be called upon to testify if the defendant left any teeth marks or lacerations on his or her victim. The expert witnesses […]
States can legally enforce their own state laws, but many overlap with federal laws. For example, when it comes to the manufacturing of drugs it is illegal under both federal and state law. Overall, if a federal law is broken, the penalties are far more severe than when a state law is broken and a […]
Something has happened regarding drunk driving in South Florida and everyone is scratching their heads trying to figure out why. It’s not bad news, in fact, it’s the quite the opposite. DUI arrests have dropped dramatically in and around the City of Miami as well as in Miami-Dade County since 2014. Only 594 people were […]
Getting your criminal record expunged or sealed is never an easy task. You probably assume that once you have completed all the paperwork and had it approved that that will be the end of the matter. It seems that it’s not as simple as that as there are some unscrupulous businesses preying on vulnerable people […]
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles put out a new ad earlier this year to try and stem the number of crashes that take place when drivers are stoned. ‘Drive Baked, Get Busted’ it says, but how easy really is it for police to spot a ‘baked’ driver and how easy really […]
Florida’s “Missy’s Law”: What Changed for Bond and Child Exploitation Cases on July 1, 2026 A guilty plea or guilty verdict in a qualifying Florida case can now mean immediate custody instead of waiting for sentencing while out on bond. That is the central change behind Missy’s Law, Florida House Bill 445, which took effect […]
Florida’s New “No Valid License” Rule: Why One Common Driving Mistake Could Now Lead to HTO Status A Florida traffic offense that previously did not count toward Habitual Traffic Offender status now can. That change took effect July 1, 2026. And for some Florida drivers, particularly those who have repeatedly driven without ever holding a […]
Florida’s New Domestic Violence Law Is Now in Effect: What a Prior Conviction Could Mean for a New Arrest Florida changed its domestic violence laws on July 1, 2026. One of the biggest changes involves people who already have a qualifying domestic violence conviction. If they are later charged with another qualifying offense, the new […]
Florida Passed More Than 100 New Laws: Criminal Law Changes Taking Effect July 1, 2026 Florida’s laws changed on July 1, 2026. More than 100 new laws took effect across the state, and several of them affect criminal charges, domestic violence cases, driver’s licenses, probation, and pretrial detention. For some people, these aren’t changes to […]
Stand Your Ground in Florida: When You Can Use Deadly Force and What the Law Really Requires A self-defense case in Florida can turn on a few critical details. Where were you? What happened immediately before the force was used? Were you facing an immediate threat? And did you have a legal right to be […]
Identity Theft in Florida: When a State Investigation Can Become a Federal Case An identity theft investigation rarely begins with an arrest. It usually starts somewhere much quieter — a suspicious bank transaction, a credit-card alert, a fraudulent account, or a victim reporting that someone has been using their personal information. Then the investigation grows. […]
Carjacking in Florida Can Carry a Life Sentence: What the Law Says and How a Defense May Work A person gets into a car. Someone approaches. A threat is made. The driver is forced out, or the vehicle is taken through force or fear. Within minutes, what may have started as a vehicle theft can […]
Your Child Was Arrested in Florida: What Parents Need to Know About the Juvenile Justice System Few phone calls are more frightening for a parent than this one: “Your child has been arrested.” Everything can feel urgent at once. Where is your child? What happens next? Will there be a court date? Will this stay […]
