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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 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 […]
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 […]
Arrested for DUI in Florida? Here’s What Happens in Your First 10 Days You didn’t see this coming. Maybe you had a couple of drinks at dinner and felt fine, then saw the lights in your mirror. Maybe it was a checkpoint on the causeway. Either way, once those handcuffs go on, a clock starts […]
Domestic Violence Charges in Miami: The System Is Already Working Against You Before You Say a Word Even if the alleged victim wants to drop the charges, it may not matter. Here’s the truth. One Phone Call. That’s All It Takes. In Miami-Dade County, domestic violence calls don’t get handled like other calls. The moment […]
Florida Has a Law That Can Wipe Your Criminal Record Clean, and Almost Nobody Knows About It You applied for a job you were more than qualified for. No callback. You applied for an apartment you could easily afford. Denied. You went for a professional license and got flagged. Same reason every time: a background […]
Florida has officially taken a hard stance on crime, and the consequences are immediate and severe. Governor Ron DeSantis has signed multiple laws that will dramatically impact how serious criminal cases are handled across the state. If you or someone you know is accused of certain crimes, everything just changed. THIS IS NOT A SMALL […]
Florida has passed a new law that will significantly change how driver’s licenses are issued starting January 1, 2027. Under this law, all Florida driver’s licenses and identification cards will include a designation reflecting the holder’s citizenship or legal status. While this may seem like a simple administrative update, it has serious implications, especially for […]
If you are being stopped by the police in Miami, Florida, what you do in the first few seconds can determine the outcome of your entire case. Whether it is a traffic stop, DUI investigation, or criminal investigation, knowing your rights is critical. At CriminalDefendant.com, we have been defending clients for over 35 years and […]
If you are driving 100 miles per hour or more, regardless of the posted speed limit, you are now subject to arrest. That means being taken to jail or having to bond out. Likewise, if you are driving 50 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit, the result is the same: arrest, […]
