Felony criminal charges are the most serious type of criminal charges but that does not mean that misdemeanor charges are not also serious. It is helpful for anyone accused of committing a crime to be familiar with the differences and the distinction between he two...
Criminal charges of any sort can threaten to derail your life. Your freedom is at risk of being stripped from you, and your reputation is on the line. In some instances, a criminal conviction can haunt you for years or even decades to come, too, making it challenging...
When a Bartow area resident has been arrested for a drug crime, they can often feel overwhelmed, ashamed and scared. It can feel like everyone is against them and law enforcement and prosecutors are not listening to their side of the story. It is important that those...
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, the next steps in the process are critical. In many cases, a prosecutor may offer you a plea deal to avoid a lengthy trial and still get a conviction. If you accept the plea deal, you will likely be required to plead...
Sometimes fights between two people in the Bartow area get out of hand, and it is not long before punches are thrown by both parties to the dispute and injuries occur. However, such situations may constitute assault or battery under Florida law. What is assault under...
The threat of violence is a scary and unexpected experience. When a Floridian finds themselves faced with an attack from an assailant and few options for seeking safety, they may choose to fight to protect themselves from harm. The state recognizes some self-defense...
The year 2020 has spawned a number of crimes involving false claims and forgery, but none appear to have been as broad as the criminal allegations recently made against a retired NFL receiver. The alleged crimes According to a federal indictment released by the United...
In Bartow and throughout Florida, anyone who is accused of theft should be aware of the potential consequences they may face if they are arrested and convicted. Even those whose job it is to enforce the law could find themselves accused of crimes. This can not only...
Accused individuals facing misdemeanor criminal charges may wonder what types of criminal charges are considered misdemeanor charges and how they are different from other types of criminal charges. One commonality associated with most criminal charges is that the...
Regardless of what kind of criminal charges you’re facing, the chances are high that the prosecution will have key witnesses lined up to testify against you. You might find that incredibly stressful, especially if you know what those witnesses are going to say. Yet, a...
