“Lewd” and “lascivious” are legal terms used to describe crimes involving sexual behavior that is considered offensive, indecent, or morally inappropriate, particularly when it involves minors or occurs in public. Florida courts interpret them to mean behavior that is grossly offensive to accepted standards of decency or morality, especially to standards involving sexual conduct. If […]
Human trafficking charges are some of the most serious you can face, especially if the federal government is involved. Every state in the country has its own laws regarding human trafficking, but you may also face federal charges if you’re accused of international or interstate operations. Because of the severe human trafficking laws in Florida […]
Every day, thousands of people in the U.S. are arrested for crimes that range from relatively minor misdemeanors that are quickly dismissed to full-blown felonies that result in criminal convictions. If you are unlucky enough to be arrested, there’s no question that you’ll want your case to end with a dismissal or a similar positive […]
While three-strikes laws have existed in some capacity since the 1950s in the United States, most of them were implemented in the 1990s. This is when Florida implemented these rules, which are designed to prevent recidivism in the criminal justice system. Whether they succeed is a question that is much debated, but it doesn’t change […]
The criminal justice system is complicated. That is why lawyers spend four years in college and then another three years in law school just to practice law. Beyond that, most attorneys especially those aiming to become a college student defense attorney in Tampa,FL spend several more years learning the ropes before they can comfortably handle […]
If you are ever unfortunate enough to be arrested for a crime in Tampa, you will rightfully fear consequences like jail time, losing your job, or losing your home. However, these consequences are not a given, particularly if you are acquitted of any charges or your case is dismissed. If you want to protect yourself […]
Typically, manslaughter is considered a less egregious version of homicide. According to the laws in most states, it reflects the difference between unintentional reckless actions and intentional actions. However, that isn’t always true for all variations of these crimes. The Florida laws regarding vehicular homicide and vehicular manslaughter are an example where the difference between […]
If you get behind the wheel and drive in Florida, you have made an agreement with the state, whether you know it or not. This agreement is called an Implied Consent Law, and it requires that any person operating a motor vehicle in the state automatically consents to chemical testing (breath, blood, or urine) if […]
If you have been arrested and accused of a crime in Florida, the situation is serious. A conviction can mean not just jail time and fines — it can bring a permanent criminal record that will negatively impact your reputation, career, personal relationships, and the ability to receive housing and educational benefits in the future. […]
If the police don’t read you your Miranda rights, what usually happens is that any statements or confessions made during custodial interrogation may be found inadmissible in court and cannot be used as evidence against you at trial. Because Miranda rights violations can jeopardize legal proceedings or evidence obtained during the questioning, the prosecution is […]
