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Millions of people come to Florida every year for a vacation, visit relatives or friends or come on business. Many of these out of state visitors drive here from home, or rent a car when they arrive at one of Florida’s airports. One thing can lead to another and a night out might involve having […]
You are asleep in bed in your own home when you are suddenly woken up by a faint sound coming from another room in the house. You get up, pick up your handgun which you always have by the bed and quietly creep out into the corridor. There’s a movement at the other end of […]
Under Florida Law, petit theft is when someone takes or tries to take somebody else’s property which has a value below $300. In short, this means when someone takes another person’s property with the intention of not returning it so that the owner is deprived of having the item in his/her possession. To be convicted […]
Florida law is not sympathetic to people involved in prohibited drugs. There are severe penalties for all the different kinds of drug crimes, whether it is driving while under the influence of a prohibited drug, being in possession, or even distributing and selling to others. One thing which is a certainty in Florida it has […]
If a tax auditor has reason to believe that you have been involved in sales tax irregularities of any kind, then you may be contacted by an investigator. It is easy to say the wrong things if you discuss your finances with an investigator, especially if you didn’t expect a visit. If you incriminate yourself […]
A false allegation of domestic violence against a spouse, partner, family member or someone else close to you can lead to serious consequences. Even if a criminal charge laid against you is dismissed because of lack of evidence, it can still have a serious effect on your relationships, job and career. False charges of domestic […]
Florida is warm to hot all year long and we who live here are used to it, but sometimes the heat can be a killer. Some of the most dangerous conditions that can easily arise are when a pet or small child is left alone inside a car with the windows closed. It’s not the […]
If you have been arrested for DUI in Florida you face a criminal charge and conviction, unless your case is dismissed because of lack of convincing evidence. As long as no-one was hurt or killed while you were allegedly intoxicated, the charge will be a misdemeanor, unless it is a fourth DUI arrest. The term […]
The fear of having one’s liberty taken away once you have been arrested can be a numbing experience. You suddenly feel bewildered and lost with no one to turn to. Once the arresting police offer has slapped handcuffs on, panic may set in. Here is some advice below if this ever happens to you. First […]
You may think you are safe in Florida once you have been approved for immigration. Don’t bank on it. Even if you have a Green Card you could face removal from the country if you are convicted of an offense. If you are accused of a crime as a non-citizen but you have lawful permanent […]
Sexual harassment in the workplace has become an important media focus. Several high profile accounts of sexual harassment have surfaced in the last few years, especially the entertainment industry and given rise to the #MeToo movement. What exactly is sexual harassment and can it be considered a crime? Currently, there is no such crime in […]
If you have been overstepping the mark with the law in Florida it could be the biggest mistake you have ever made as Florida has one of the harshest criminal justice systems in the nation. This is not just related to drug laws but also the use of weapons and firearms. When Florida realized that […]
There are many ways that an experienced criminal defense attorney can help defend you against a crime that you have been wrongly charged with. One of these is called the entrapment defense. Entrapment is a method sometimes used by police officers, normally undercover, to try and get a criminal conviction by helping someone commit a […]
The movies often use the phrase ‘double jeopardy’ to get the audience more involved in the plot. This in the end often baffles the viewers and they are no better informed as to what the term actually means. Double jeopardy – what does it really mean in Florida? The U.S. Constitution’s Fifth Amendment and Florida […]
Drivers often ask whether it is legal for police officers to stop them on whim and check their driver’s licenses. The answer is that like all police stops, there must be ‘probable cause’ that the driver has being doing something wrong. In other words, the officer who stops you and asks to see your license […]
If you’ve been arrested after a physical confrontation in Florida, one of the first things you need to know is whether you’re facing assault, battery, or both. People often use those words interchangeably. Florida law doesn’t. An assault can involve a threat or an act that makes someone reasonably fear imminent violence. Battery involves actual […]
Being investigated or charged in federal court can be confusing, especially if you have only dealt with Florida’s state criminal system before. Federal cases follow different procedures than other cases, involve federal prosecutors and agencies, and can involve sentencing rules that are very different from those used in Florida state court. If the FBI, DEA, […]
Charged With Theft in Florida? Why the Value of the Property Is Only Part of the Story A theft accusation in Florida can look simple at first. Someone says property was taken, the police get involved, and suddenly you are facing a criminal charge. But the value of the property is only one part of […]
Florida Juvenile Court Process Explained Having a child arrested can be frightening, especially when the family has never dealt with the juvenile court system before. The first question is usually simple: What happens now? A juvenile delinquency case in Miami-Dade does not usually go straight from an arrest to a trial. There are several steps […]
They Found a Gun in Your Car in Florida. What Happens Next? A traffic stop can turn serious very quickly. An officer pulls you over, asks a few questions, and then a firearm is found inside the vehicle. Maybe the gun belongs to you. Maybe it belongs to someone else. Maybe you didn’t even know […]
Florida Just Rewrote These Traffic Laws, and Most Drivers Have No Idea Most people think of a traffic stop as a fine and a bad afternoon. In Florida, that’s changed. Starting October 1, 2025, several traffic behaviors that used to mean a ticket, or a minor misdemeanor at worst, can now mean a felony and […]
Your Probation Officer Filed a Violation. Here’s What Actually Happens Next A probation violation in Florida is serious. But a lot of what you’ll read online about it is either outdated or scarier than the law actually is. Here’s the real picture. First, Take a Breath If you just found out a violation was filed, […]
Caught With Drugs in Florida for the First Time? You Might Not Realize How Many Options You Actually Have Prison isn’t the only outcome. But only if you know about these programs before you walk into court. The Charge That Feels Like the End of Everything A drug charge in Florida has a way of […]
