There are many people in Broward County and the rest of Florida who are facing drug possession charges. In many of those cases, the accused is just a drug user who has no intention to conspire in the drug trade in any way – in other words, a drug addict. The Marchman...
If your loved one has been arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, you may wonder how to get them out of jail as soon as possible. The process of bailing someone out can be confusing and stressful. First, what is bail? Bail is a set amount of money that the court...
Being accused of a crime in Florida will cause a person to wonder about their future. Depending on the severity of the charges, they can be incarcerated for an extended period, be ordered to pay hefty fines and possibly restitution to victims. It is imperative to...
Regardless of the alleged crime, when a person is arrested in Florida, the first thing a loved one will think about is whether bail is a possibility. Bail is not guaranteed, but it is possible with most criminal charges. Knowing the law for the criteria for bail is...
Parents and other caregivers in the Fort Lauderdale area may think it would be impossible for them to get accused of a serious crime involving child abuse or neglect. After all, the typical South Florida resident would never think of hurting or neglecting a child. But...
If you are on probation or parole in Florida, you enjoy freedoms and privileges that you would not have if you were incarcerated. However, you also must follow strict court-imposed rules and conditions. If you fail to comply with these rules, you may face serious...
Substantial penalties attach to DUI convictions in Florida. These become more severe with repeated offenses, but even at the ground zero level, the first offense, a driver is looking at jail time, fees, license revocation, vehicle impoundment, possibly having to...
In Florida, being convicted for drug crimes can lead to severe penalties. That might include fines and jail time. The duration will hinge on the crime itself, whether it is a felony and other factors. Additionally, it can result in the person having a negative...
Florida felony laws have been in the news recently because of the state’s so-called Stop WOKE Act, which imposes criminal penalties on teachers who share books deemed unsuitable with their students. Teachers found in violation of the law can face third degree felony...
