A domestic violence accusation can impact almost all areas of your life. In addition to the legal penalties, being labeled a domestic abuser can have a negative effect on your career and reputation. False accusations of domestic violence are not uncommon. There are...
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Diversion programs can be a defense option
A criminal charge tends to employ thoughts and emotions that lead the accused to believe that they must endure the penalties that charge carries. Even though defendants in Florida and elsewhere might feel helpless when it comes to defending themselves, the reality is...
Florida man sentenced for series of crimes
A 45-year-old Ocala man was recently sentenced for a series of crimes he committed on the same day back in 2022. The crimes mainly involved robbery or theft. The man initially stole items from a store in an area mall and then ran out of the mall and up to a van, where...
Polk County deputies seize large quantities of illicit drugs
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office just announced the fruits of a weeks-long, coordinated investigation that uncovered a significant amount of illicit drugs destined for central Florida. The Sheriff’s Office said that three people were arrested this week in connection...
Federal agent with ties to Florida faces criminal charges
Recent news events have served as a reminder that Florida has strict laws that prevent others from taking advantage of their positions. Authorities recently arrested a federal employee, who had a management role at a major airport, on charges filed in Florida. The...
What constitutes burglary and what defense options do I have?
The taking of property that is not yours might appear to be a simple example of theft; however, property crimes can be far more complex than that. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the allegations, the accused could face serious penalties for burglary. As...
Those accused of drug crimes have legal alternatives
The penalties for possessing or using illegal drugs in Florida are significant. In many cases, a conviction for a drug charge can lead to time in jail or prison and fines. They also may have to deal with a period of probation. Many times, probation includes other...
Mother found dead in storage unit registered to estranged husband
A central Florida mother was believed to be missing when she disappeared over the weekend. Her body was found when Orange County sheriff’s deputies were called to a storage unit in Apopka on reports of a suspicious smell emanating from one of the units. Once deputies...
Understanding theft charges and your defense options
A property crime in Florida could carry significant repercussions. The severity of the criminal consequences is often dependent on the value of the property in question. As such, those accused of theft, or any other property crime, should understand their situation as...
Should you testify in your own defense in your criminal trial?
When you’re accused of a crime and your case heads to trial, you have the right to testify in your own defense. Although you might think that you can give the judge and jury a clear portrayal of your innocence when you testify, taking the stand in your own defense is...