If you were involved in a sting operation in Florida and are wondering whether you were entrapped, it is important to understand the legal distinction. Entrapment can be a valid criminal defense in certain cases, but not every sting operation qualifies as entrapment....
In Florida, when a person is accused of theft-related crimes, they need to understand that the charges and penalties for a conviction can be severe. They can also hinge on the circumstances of the alleged offense. Often, when property is stolen, a vehicle is used as...
When two Floridians get into a physical altercation, it is very possible that at least one of them will face battery charges. A battery can be considered a misdemeanor or felony depending on the severity of the circumstances. Under Fla. Stat. 784.041, a felony battery...
Before making a decision about what to do with your criminal case, you must analyze the facts in play and the strength of the prosecution’s case. After all, if you can identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s arguments, then you might be able to exploit them to your...
Most of our readers in Florida have probably heard the term “white collar crime” before. We throw around these terms on a daily basis, but we may not even stop to think what they mean. So, what makes a certain type of criminal charge a “white collar” crime? Financial,...
Embezzlement is a white-collar crime involving an intentional misuse of funds or assets. Embezzlement occurs when you legally obtain money or assets but then use them in an illegal way. Although embezzlement might sound complex, it can occur rather easily. A typical...
Being pulled over for drunk driving causes most people distress and anxiety. Many Florida residents do not know their rights at a DUI stop. For example, Florida law does not require drivers pulled over for DUI to participate in field sobriety tests. What are field...
You have rights that must be protected when you come under investigation for criminal wrongdoing and are charged with a criminal offense. Although law enforcement and prosecutors are supposed to protect those rights, all too often they trample them. And if you don’t...
Readers of this blog know that we touch on many criminal law topics, and a frequent question concerns the rights of drivers during traffic stops. One such question is whether Florida police can legally take a driver’s keys during a traffic stop to prevent the driver...
While many states have recently legalized the use of marijuana, there are still several other drugs that are still considered to be illegal. If you have been charged with the possession and/or distribution of unlawful substances, you may face serious penalties under...
