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Defending Yourself Against Gun Charges in Florida
Florida gun laws can be confusing, even to law enforcement, as proven by a recent case involving a hunter and his antique rifle. The Jackson County Floridan reported on a matter that started with the hunter’s arrest in 2012 and ended with an overturned conviction by the Florida Supreme Court in September 2016. Though… Read More »
How Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Use Pre-Trial Motions to Protect Your Rights
The lawyer for a criminal defendant in a Florida homicide case gained a major victory for his client, the Naples News reported recently. Through successful pre-trial motion practice, the attorney was able to obtain a copy of a surveillance video that captured the crime at a convenience store in Punta Gorda. Prosecutors had been… Read More »
Domestic Violence in Florida: Fight the Charges to Avoid Penalties
When a disagreement escalated into an intense argument between a man and his niece, the woman’s mother called 911 to report a domestic dispute. The events that followed are still under investigation, but one thing is certain according to a report by the Broward Palm Beach New Times: Sheriff’s Deputies shot and killed the… Read More »
A Social Media Threat May Be an Internet Crime in Florida
Facebook is a popular social media platform for sharing content and connecting with friends, but a man who used the site to make threats was recently arrested for his posts. According to a report on 7 News Miami, the man posted questionable material indicating that he intended to resort to violence against the gay… Read More »
What Florida Sex Crime Charges Will Secret Service Officer Face?
A Secret Service agent returned from DC to Florida recently to appear in court and face charges related to his conduct in “sexting” with a minor. As reported by The Sun Sentinel, the agent attempted to solicit sex from undercover officers whom he thought were underage girls. Authorities have not yet revealed all the… Read More »
Hit-and-Run is a Crime in Florida: You May Have a Defense
While it won’t bring back the victim of a fatal collision, the driver in a Fort Myers hit-and-run car accident has been identified and police are still pursuing the suspect. As reported by NBC 2 First, the victim was a pedestrian walking along a roadway when he was struck by the suspect’s vehicle. The… Read More »
Marijuana Possession and Trafficking: Still Crimes in Florida
As in many states across the country, the debate over whether to decriminalize medical marijuana continues in Florida. The Palm Beach Post recently featured a story detailing the positions of different experts on the topic, as Florida residents will vote on legalization of medical marijuana – a.k.a., Amendment 2 – in the upcoming election…. Read More »
Acquittal on Murder Charges Proves A Good Defense Works
In a case that shocked business owners along the quaint streets of Historic Downtown Melbourne, FL, a man died in a bar parking lot after an incident involving an altercation with another individual. The matter was ruled a homicide and police arrested the second man after conducting a thorough investigation, which included interviews with… Read More »
Diversion Programs Offer an Alternative to Criminal Conviction
A recent article in Florida Today reported on the findings of the state’s taxpayer watchdog group, Florida TaxWatch, related to various diversion programs for criminal activities. The analysis specifically focused on Florida’s pre-arrest diversion for juveniles, but also pointed out how these programs can put taxpayer dollars to better use – as compared to… Read More »
Grand Theft in Florida 101: You May Have a Defense
Grand theft may be a popular term due to its association with an automobile-based video game, but the crime doesn’t just apply to cars, as reported by the Palm Beach Post. A man was arrested and charged with grand theft just days after he reportedly gambled away more than $5,000 on his employer’s credit… Read More »