Monthly Archives: October 2019
Overview of Sex Offender Probation in Florida
If you’ve been arrested for certain sex crimes and meet eligibility rules, you may qualify for a form of sex offender probation in Florida that allows you to avoid jail time by complying with the legal terms and conditions. The prosecuting attorney may be willing to make the recommendation, and the judge could be… Read More »
Key Terms in a Florida Criminal Case and What They Mean
Do you know what it means to be arrested…but not charged? Can you be charged but not convicted? What’s the difference between a dismissal and an acquittal? With all the legal terminology that’s tossed around in the Florida criminal process, it’s hard to understand your rights. Still, you really need to be familiar with… Read More »
SCOTUS Case on Traffic Stops Could Radically Change Your Civil Rights
The docket of the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) is always quite busy, but one case in particular will be important for anyone pulled over on suspicion of having a revoked or suspended driver’s license. The Justices will soon decide the case of Kansas v. Glover, in which a man was detained and arrested under… Read More »
Florida Teen Arrested for Criminal Solicitation of Murder
A 17-year-old girl found out the hard way that you don’t have to be wielding a weapon to be charged with homicide in Florida, after being arrested on murder-for-hire charges by Lake County Sheriff’s deputies. A September 10, 2019 article published by Orlando’s Spectrum News Channel 13 outlined the details of the suspect’s plot… Read More »
How Does Digital Evidence Work in a Florida Criminal Case?
Advances in forensic technology over the few years have enabled police and other members of the criminal justice community to access an enormous range of information in conducting investigations. To support allegations in a criminal case, officials can now collect credible, reliable digital evidence from many sources. However, regardless of the format, you still… Read More »
What To Do If Your Child Was Arrested at School for Florida Drug Charges
As a parent, you dread the moment that you get a phone call informing you that your child has been arrested for drug-related criminal activity at school. You may be angry at your son or daughter for making a poor decision, but it’s important to understand that your parental guidance has perhaps never been… Read More »
The New Pot Breathalyzer and How It Affects Florida DUI Laws
Florida law enforcement has relied upon breathalyzer technology for decades as part of the strategy to combat drunk driving. These devices are the preferred, non-invasive method for chemically analyzing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of a motorist suspected of DUI. Soon, the criminal justice community may have access to similar technology in the fight… Read More »
Objections You May Hear in a Florida Criminal Case
If you’ve ever watched coverage of a trial on TV or in films, you’ve no doubt experienced the drama that grips the courtroom when an attorney stands up and shouts “Objection.” While it makes for a great storyline in fictional accounts, objections are essential tools in a criminal trial. The point is to keep… Read More »
Florida Woman, 4 Children Dead: Will Suspect Face Federal Charges?
The story of the mysterious disappearance of a Marion County, FL woman and her four young children came to a tragic end when the bodies of all five victims were discovered many miles away in rural Georgia. According to a September 16, 2019 article in the Miami Herald, none of the individuals had been… Read More »
How Can I Keep My Breathalyzer Test Results Out of a Florida DUI Court Case?
It’s hard to remember a time when the law enforcement community was NOT cracking down on drunk driving. In fact, in 2018, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that police arrested 4,043 people in Broward County alone. Obviously, breathalyzer test results are usually key for prosecutors in getting convictions against… Read More »