Possession of a firearm, ammunition, or any electronic weapon after being convicted of a felony is a serious crime under both Florida and federal law. If you’ve been charged with firearm possession, you need an experienced gun crime defense lawyer who understands how to challenge both the facts and the legal basis of your arrest. […]
Were you caught growing marijuana by law enforcement officers? A person who violates this commits a felony offense of the third degree, punishable by up to five (5) years in prison. If the person cultivating marijuana is growing marijuana for purposes of trafficking, the offense can be upgraded to a second degree felony punishable by […]
The US Marshal Services has intervened in a dispute between the Sarasota Police Department and the ACLU. The Florida Chapter of the ACLU filed a lawsuit against the Sarasota Police Department in an effort to compel the department to turn over records of the “Stingray” devices that the department is using to collect information from […]
Under Florida Statute 790.01, “A person who carries a concealed weapon or electric weapon or device on or about his person commits a misdemeanor of the first degree” and “A person who carries a concealed firearm on or about his person commits a felony of the third degree.” A first degree misdemeanor is punishable by […]
In the State of Florida, “any person who unnecessarily overloads, overdrives, torments, deprives of necessary sustance or shelter, or unnecessarily mutilates, or kills any animal, or causes the same to be done, or carries in or upon any vehicle, or otherwise, any animal in a cruel or inhumane manner, commits animal cruelty”, a misdemeanor of […]
It is well known that you can obtain an injunction, or restraining order, for protection against domestic violence or repeat violence in Florida. However, many people are not aware that you can also seek an injunction for protection against stalking or cyberstalking as well. Under Florida Statute 784.048, a person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly […]
Actor Michael Jace, best known for his role on “The Shield”, has been arrested following the shooting death of his wife. April Jace, 40, was found shot to death in her Los Angeles home after police were called to investigate a shooting. Jace appeared on almost 90 episodes of “The Shield” and has also appeared […]
Former Washington Redskins wide receiver Donald Caldwell was arrested last week after signing for a package containing nearly five pounds of “molly,” or ecstasy. Cases like this highlight the importance of experienced Tampa ecstasy lawyers who can handle serious drug-related charges. Police say the former University of Florida star was at an apartment complex near […]
Florida has very strict laws against street racing, also commonly referred to as highway racing. If you’ve been charged, a skilled street racing defense lawyer can help protect your rights and your future. First, it is important to know that street racing is a misdemeanor criminal traffic offense in Florida (much like DUI) that requires […]
If you have been charged with domestic violence battery in Florida, your whole world can be turned upside down very quickly. First, unlike many other misdemeanor offenses, there is never a bond issued at the time of arrest. This is to protect victims. You must first go before a Judge after your arrest for a […]