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Some people think that getting a traffic ticket for some offenses is trivial and may delay doing anything about it or ignore it altogether. If you are traveling out of your home state, you may think that you can get away with not paying a fine. The chances are that for many traffic violations a […]
Even though there are millions of people throughout the country who dedicate both their lives and money to pets and also use animals as a means of making a living, this doesn’t mean animal cruelty doesn’t exist. Unfortunately, it does. Florida has harsh penalties for anyone caught overdriving, overloading, killing, mutilating or depriving an animal […]
Sometimes, crazy people do crazy things. Even if you were sleepwalking and committed a crime, this may be considered “temporary insanity” and you could have the charge against you dismissed. Sane people who know throughout their actions that what they are doing is wrong and is against the law are unlikely to get away with […]
Graffiti is many things to many people, but if it involves spraying paint on to other people’s property without their consent, it could be considered a crime. If your teenage son or daughter or even you yourself have been caught allegedly decorating the side of a store, a wall, a train or anything else that […]
Cannabis laws are changing all over the U.S., but nowhere is it legal to drive while stoned (DWS). If your driving is erratic, you could be stopped by a law enforcement officer and asked questions about your driving and in particular if you have been drinking or taking drugs. You could be asked to perform […]
It happens to everyone at some point in their lives. They find some money or an item that seems to have been left behind somewhere on their travels. Can they keep it? Is the saying “finders keepers, losers weepers” legally sound? As with a lot of law, it all depends on the exact circumstances. At […]
It can be a frightening and worrying experience if you have just been arrested for the first time, especially if you don’t believe you committed a crime. The first thing you should do is to ensure you have good representation by an experienced and dedicated criminal defense attorney. If you have been arrested for any […]
If you believe that you can make a difference and vote in an election, whether it is for the U.S. President, or for the state Senate or Congress, the fact that you have a criminal conviction could affect you. Until recently, convicted felons, i.e. those people who had served their terms in prison, yet had […]
Every American theoretically has the right to hold and bear arms. This is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment. The right is not as universal as some may think as it doesn’t extend to those who have been convicted of a felony, even when they have been released from prison. Until recently, the right […]
Stalking is a crime in Florida, as it is in all other states. If convicted, it could mean imprisonment, fines and other longer term effects that could impact on your family, job and career prospects. You could be accused of stalking by someone you didn’t even know, or it could be an ex partner or […]
You could face imprisonment if you are found in possession of stolen property. Penalties for possession of stolen property are in proportion to the value of the goods that have been alleged to have been stolen. If you have been accused or arrested for possession of stolen property you will need aggressive representation by an […]
If you take any type of medication prescribed by your physician, you need to know whether taking it regularly can affect your driving ability. Even if you have proof that your medication was approved by a doctor, it won’t help if you are stopped by a police officer who then goes on to arrest you […]
What’s the difference between possession of a drug like marijuana or cocaine and trafficking it? To begin with, the amount is important. Also, the intent, i.e. what you were intending to do with the drug. The third main difference is the penalties if you are convicted. The penalties, including minimum prison sentences, are much more […]
Shootings of individuals or groups are becoming more and more frequent across the country. When such an incident is announced on the news the immediate reaction is that it’s an act of terrorism. Of course not all mass shootings are acts of terrorism and federal law does have a method of determining whether a shooting […]
In Florida, it’s a crime to assist anybody who has been involved in committing a crime. Aiding and abetting as a charge can’t take place unless the crime has been affirmed as having taken place. The person accused of assisting a criminal is called an accessory, and doesn’t actually have to be a witness to […]
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 […]
