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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...
In today’s climate, interacting with the police is intimidating. There is no easy way around those feelings. However, there are some strategies for interacting with them that can help de-escalate and hopefully make sure that you survive your encounter with the police...
Under the Fourth Amendment, police usually need a warrant to perform a search and seizure. However, there are exceptions to this requirement. One exception is the “automobile exception.” What is the automobile exception? The automobile exception allows police to...
Florida officials recently announced that a growing number of children in the state are being targeted by predators who use social media to initiate contact with their victims. In response, the Polk County sheriff’s office recently ran an undercover sting targeting...
The terms assault and battery are often used interchangeably in everyday speech to describe an incident involving violence. However, under Florida law, assault and battery charges are two completely different offenses. While it is possible to be charged with both...
In theory, no one is supposed to be arrested unless a warrant for the arrest is issued. However, in reality, every day in Florida, thousands of people are arrested without a warrant. Why? Well, it’s all because of a term most of our readers have probably heard before:...
Self-defense represents the most long-standing defense against fatal and nonfatal criminal charges. This defense traditionally requires a duty to retreat before using force should one exist. In other words, to plead self-defense, you must show that you had no choice...
Domestic violence is a serious problem in Florida. However, an unfortunate reality is that sometimes people are falsely accused of domestic violence. There are many reasons for false accusations of domestic violence. People use it to gain an advantage in custody or...
In the commission of a violent felony, meaning burglary, robbery, arson or rape, if someone is killed, according to the felony murder rule all perps involved will be charged with murder. This holds whether or not the death was intended or planned. It holds if each...
Remember, police officers in our state must treat you fairly regardless of your religion, ethnicity, race or national origin. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Many Floridians wonder what they should do when police want to speak with them. Basic rights As...
