Monthly Archives: March 2021
Florida Traffic Tickets Can Lead to a Driver’s License Suspension
Florida motorists typically think of a driver’s license suspension as punishment for drunk or reckless driving, as it is logical to assume that the punishment for these serious offenses would be severe. However, there are many other ways to lose your driving privileges. When ticketed for a violation of traffic regulations contained in the… Read More »
Grand and Petit Theft in Florida: Understanding the Differences
You probably understand the basic description of theft to be taking something that does not belong to you, but the definition of theft offenses under Florida law includes numerous details and subtleties. There are fundamental differences based upon the underlying circumstances, such as violence toward the victim, where the criminal activity took place, and… Read More »
4 Things Undocumented Individuals Need to Know After Being Arrested in Florida
There is a popular misconception that you have to be a citizen of the US in order to take advantage of the country’s civil rights protections in criminal cases, but this assumption is not entirely true. While some laws only apply to Americans, your status as an undocumented immigrant does not deprive you of… Read More »
Types of Warrants in a Florida Criminal Case
Even if you have a general understanding of what a warrant is, you might be surprised to learn the details and intricacies of the different kinds of warrants under Florida law. There is much confusion about the three types, which is further compounded by the fact that warrants are used in a variety of… Read More »
Understanding 2 Types of Domestic Violence Cases
Few Florida laws are as baffling and complex as those covering domestic violence, and much of the confusion stems from a fundamental legal concept: There are TWO cases implicated when someone accuses you of domestic violence. They are separate and distinct processes, one being criminal and the other civil in nature; you may face… Read More »
What Happens When a Victim Refuses to Testify in a Florida Criminal Case?
A common question many people ask when facing trial in a Florida criminal case is how the proceedings work when the alleged victim of the crime refuses to testify. The issue most commonly arises in connection with domestic violence, but it can conceivably come up in any case where someone accuses you of an… Read More »
Crime Down in Florida: FDLE Findings for First Half 2020
After a year in which most headlines were announcing bad news, it is reassuring for Florida residents to know that crime is down across the state. NBC News Channel 2 WESH offered an overview of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) report on crime for the first half of 2020, which dipped 12… Read More »
Should You Ever Testify as a Defendant in a Florida Criminal Case?
If you were falsely charged with a crime in Florida or believe that your story needs to be presented in court, you will no doubt jump at the chance to take the witness stand when your case goes to trial. It is understandable that you seek to provide your own recollection about the events… Read More »