A fatal car crash is likely traumatizing for everyone involved. The driver at fault for the collision may feel intense guilt and may struggle to move on with their life after the collision. The survivors and surviving family members of the people who died because of...
Voting is a fundamental right that every American holds. In Florida, a felony conviction can result in losing this civic power. This blog explains what is at risk and what your defense options could be. Which felonies affect voting rights? For most cases, Florida...
Drug charges can threaten to upend life as you know it. The allegations themselves can tarnish your reputation, and a conviction can lead to jail or prison time and a mark on your criminal record that can ruin your career, make it difficult to secure meaningful...
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...
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...
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a severe crime in Florida, and the penalties range from fines to the suspension of the individual's driver's license to imprisonment. Most convictions for driving under the influence are misdemeanors, which are crimes...
Florida criminal charges have some serious potential sentences, especially for felonies, like sexual battery. A man in Broward County was recently charged with multiple felony counts. According to local police, the man stands charged with sexual battery with a deadly...
