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You hear the term ‘assault and battery’ used frequently and may think that they are somehow stuck together, or they are just two different words used for the same sort of crime. In fact, in Florida, the two terms describe two separate but related criminal acts. Someone can be accused of carrying out an assault […]
The Stand Your Ground Law made headlines in Florida when it came into force on October 1st 2005, but even today many ordinary residents in the state are ignorant of what exactly this allows a person to do when confronted with a potentially violent situation. The various stand your ground laws and castle doctrine laws […]
It’s never right to take something that doesn’t belong to you, but some shoplifting crimes are worse than others and some people are addicted to the thrill of stealing, even if they don’t really even need anything! The new self-check out registers are contributing to rise in shoplifting cases. A Walmart employee helped save his […]
Knowingly driving while on a suspended drivers license in Florida punishable by an arrest and a potential jail term. DWLS with knowledge can be either a misdemeanor which is punishable up to a year in jail or a felony which can be punishable by over a year in jail. Even unknowingly driving on a suspended […]
Have you ever wondered why you hear well known people making outrageous comments that may not seem to match their usual viewpoint, especially if they appear on well known publicly accessed social media sites? An incident happened some weeks ago following the re-launch of ‘Roseanne’ the popular 1990s sitcom. The leading character, Roseanne Barr, was […]
People get arrested in Miami every day for a variety of reasons. If you have been arrested in Florida, how it will impact your life will typically depend on the seriousness of the alleged offense you have committed. You are entitled to be represented by a Miami criminal defense attorney of your choice, who willargue […]
If you have been caught shoplifting in Miami because you have been found in possession of a product you haven’t paid for outside of a store, this could be a serious matter. Your case could be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor. Many stores these days won’t just let you off after an apology […]
Police in Fairfax County, Va., say a local driver totaled a McLaren 720S luxury sports car just a day after it was purchased. That’s not getting your money’s worth! The department shared an image of the smashed car on Facebook with the caption: “Purchased Friday. Totaled Saturday.” The post added that speed was the main […]
All too often, a disagreement or difference of opinion quickly escalates into an argument, and sometimes into threats or even a physical confrontation. Someone calls the police and someone gets arrested. Sometimes, that someone is you, and now you’re facing assault charges in the state of Florida. Defining Simple Assault Florida Statutes 784.011 defines simple […]
The term “domestic violence” includes a number of different criminal offenses under Florida law, all of which involve a willful act of violence toward someone with whom you lived with as a family or had a romantic relationship within the last six months or any relative, whether by blood or marriage. Domestic violence may consist […]
US Supreme Court finds Drivers of borrowed or rented vehicles cannot be pulled over and searched without probable cause A unanimous US Supreme Court ruled on Monday that a driver of a rented vehicle has an expectation of privacy despite not being listed on the rental agreement. Justice Anthony Kennedy delivered the opinion of the […]
The U.S. Constitution gives you important legal rights that you should always exercise, no matter your circumstances. No matter what a police officer may say to you, he or she is not there to protect your constitutional rights. Therefore, you should never admit guilt or agree to a search of your person or vehicle. After […]
With the wind in your hair and the sun on your face, driving a boat can be incredibly fun. Few things are as exhilarating as skimming a boat at speed across the water. Handling watercraft, however, can be quite dangerous too, especially when you’ve had a drink or two. If you get caught driving a […]
Nearly everyone gets a traffic ticket from time to time, but having too many tickets on your record is not a good thing – not for your insurance rates, your driver’s license or your wallet. Traffic tickets also known as civil infractions are non-criminal charges which are penalized by fines, points and attendance at traffic […]
Florida’s July 1, 2026 Criminal Laws: What Changed in Miami-Dade Cases Florida’s new laws took effect on July 1, 2026, and several of them have a direct impact on criminal cases. More than 100 laws took effect that day. Most have nothing to do with criminal defense. But three changes stand out if you are […]
Florida Veterans Can Now Seek Treatment Court Without Prosecutor Approval A new Florida law changed who gets the final say when a veteran asks to enter Veterans Treatment Court. Since July 1, 2026, a prosecutor can still weigh in on the request, but the prosecutor no longer has the power to approve or reject eligibility […]
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. […]
