An assault or battery charge in Florida is a serious crime that comes with major penalties, such as fines and potential prison time. You likely feel scared or overwhelmed at these possible penalties, which is why it is crucial to have a strong defense. Many people...
Criminal Defense
Can I record the police?
Knowing your rights during an encounter with the police in Florida is extremely important. If your rights are violated, this evidence can help you with your criminal defense if you are charged with a crime. One of the best ways to prove what happened is to have...
What does ‘Stand Your Ground’ mean?
Florida’s so-called Stand Your Ground law is a self-defense statute that allows people to use or threaten to use deadly force in certain situations without having to retreat first. The law was enacted in 2005 and has been involved in many high-profile cases. When does...
Does summer mean my kids will get into trouble?
If you are a parent of a teenager in Florida, you might be worried about the possibility of your child getting into trouble with the law during the summer months. You might have heard that juvenile crime rates increase when school is out, and kids have more free time...
Reviewing Miranda Rights
If you have ever watched a show about law enforcement, fictional or reality based, you may often hear about Miranda rights. If you have ever been arrested, you may have also heard those famous phrases in some form or another. But, it is important to review them from...
Will I face incarceration for a domestic violence conviction?
Domestic violence allegations are unfortunately common in Florida. Often, domestic violence charges put otherwise law-abiding people in situations they never expected to be in. There are many concerns that accompany this type of charge. One question is if there will...
Floridians need to be careful what they tell police officers
When police are investigating a crime or even just asking a question, Floridians usually do not have to tell them anything. However, if someone does agree to talk to law enforcement, they must make sure the information they give them is truthful. Even if people know...
Stealing business funds as serious as stealing physical property
Theft offenses in Florida extend beyond shoplifting, burglary and the taking of physical possessions that belong to someone else. White-collar crimes are subtler theft crimes, but they are theft crimes, nonetheless. One type of white-collar crime is embezzlement, and...
What happens if you violate a restraining order or injunction in Florida?
Following a domestic violence incident, the alleged victim has the option petition the court to grant a restraining order or injunction against the alleged perpetrator. Once a restraining order or injunction is granted, it becomes legally binding. Any violations of...
What is double jeopardy in Florida?
For anyone that has watched a crime drama, you likely have heard of the term, double jeopardy, which just means you cannot be prosecuted twice for the same crime. In this blog post, we will explain what double jeopardy means in Florida and how it applies to criminal...