A criminal charge related to domestic violence charge is a serious matter for any Polk County resident. Even if they are first-time offenders and there are no other aggravating circumstances, jail time is always a possibility. Moreover, a person can still face...
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...
Most family members argue from time to time. While most are able to settle their disputes together in an amicable manner, other times these fights escalate, with each side claiming the other side committed an act of domestic violence. It is important to understand...
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...
