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Facing criminal charges in Florida is an overwhelming experience. Whether it is your first time interacting with the criminal legal system or not, it is important to take action quickly to fully understand the charges you are faced with as well as your rights to...
If you are facing criminal charges, law enforcement officers may have searched your home or vehicle for evidence of the crime you allegedly committed. However, not all searches and seizures are legal. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects people’s...
It happens, verbal altercations can escalate. Those whom we love the most and those who love us the most know how to push our buttons, and we know how to push theirs. Often, this is the case when someone is facing domestic violence (DV) charges. While society seeks to...
Nobody wants to see the police at their door because they are rarely arriving with good news. Police officers may make unannounced stops at people’s homes for various reasons, such as for a criminal investigation, a wellness check or in response to a 911 call. It is...
When you argue with someone, whether it is a relative, friend or a complete stranger, emotions can become heated. If your emotions get the best of you and you threaten to hurt someone or actually hurt them, you could face assault or battery charges. Assault and...
In general, people are not allowed to assault other people in Florida. People who hit others or use weapons to harm others can be charged with assault and if people are convicted of the crime, they can face serious consequences. People could be sentenced to jail in...
Florida has long had laws prohibiting retail theft. But its legislature is also considering adding another offense, with charges that could impose even more severe penalties. Boosting The bill, SB 1534, would place the offense of organized retail theft among Florida’s...
Arguments can easily escalate, and two of the factors that contribute to an escalation are alcohol and firearms. A bar near Haines City, in central Florida, was the scene of just such an encounter 2 weeks ago. The incident The incident began with an argument between...
Criminal offenses in Florida are generally divided into two categories: misdemeanors and felonies. While misdemeanors are considered less serious than felonies, a conviction of any kind can result in severe consequences. An attorney specializing in criminal defense...
Domestic violence is a serious matter that impacts thousands of men and women each year. As much as we would like to think that no one would ever falsely accuse someone of such a serious crime, false accusations of domestic violence are not at all uncommon. Some...
