Accepting a plea deal when facing criminal charges might seem like the quickest way to resolve your case, but it’s not always the best thing to do. It can reshape your future in ways you might not fully see at first glance. Before you sign the agreement, it’s...
Alcohol consumption at parties is relatively common. Most people assume that if they are of legal drinking age and make safe choices, they can drink as much as they want. People treat alcohol as a social lubricant and may drink freely, especially if they know they...
Some people accused of domestic violence can prove that they acted in self-defense. Other times, the circumstances may make it clear that the person accused may have escalated what seems like a standard domestic dispute into a violent altercation. In those...
When criminal activity occurs within the borders of a single state, state courts tend to have jurisdiction. This means that most crimes are tried at the state level. Whether it is a DUI charge, allegations of robbery or theft, or charges for violent crimes like...
Popular media depictions of burglary often give people inaccurate ideas about this common crime. Most burglaries do not involve professionals with specialized equipment gaining access to secure facilities. In fact, burglaries do not even necessarily involve criminals...
People facing drug charges, especially those with no prior record, might expect a slap on the wrist. Unless the state pursues distribution, manufacturing or trafficking charges, drug defendants may expect to receive lenient treatment. However, Florida has relatively...
You are protected from illegal searches and seizures by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. You have an expectation of privacy on your own private property. What this means is that you do not have to submit to a search of that property, even if the police...
You find yourself facing an arrest, but you claim it is all a misunderstanding. You did not mean to do anything wrong, and you did not realize you were violating the law. But this raises an intriguing question. Can you accidentally commit a crime? Does claiming that...
When someone receives a DUI conviction in Florida, their driver’s license will likely be suspended. The length of the suspension depends on the nature of the offense and the driver’s record. Even for a first DUI offense in which no one was injured, there is a minimum...
Self-defense is a vital legal right in Florida. Nonetheless, you can get into trouble if you fail to observe the conditions stated under Florida’s "Stand Your Ground" law. You must be extra careful when applying this legal right. Here is what to know: Use of...
