Driving on a Suspended License in Florida is A Serious Offense with Severe Penalties Never let anyone convince you that the consequences of driving on a suspended license in Florida are limited to a fine. If you do, you just might be in for an unpleasant surprise later on, when it’s too late to remedy […]
It happens every day in Florida: People break the law and get arrested; it’s simply a fact of life. And to be honest, sometimes good people make bad choices. At other times, though, innocent people are tricked into breaking the law. Not only is this immoral, but it’s also illegal. It is called entrapment. In […]
Being accused of any crime is serious. The combination of penalties, including fines and jail time, can impact both your future and that of your family. In fact, some crimes remain on your personal record, making finding a job or renting a home challenging. Knowing this, understanding the crime of which you have been charged […]
“Can a lawyer get a felony dropped to a misdemeanor?” This is something many people want to know in Florida. If you are facing felony charges, it may be possible to get your felony reduced to a misdemeanor. A high-quality criminal defense legal team may be able to help you fight to get the severity […]
Contact UsIn response to the tragic shooting at Parkland’s Marjorie Douglas High School in 2018, Florida enacted Fla. Stat. §790.401. This statute also referred to as a “Red Flag” law allows a judge to order the removal of guns from a person deemed to be a threat to himself or others.How it works.A law enforcement […]
Florida, in an effort to protect abused spouses was one of the first states to develop a procedure that allows someone who has a reasonable fear for their safety to secure a Temporary Injunction for their protection until a full court hearing can be scheduled. These Temporary Injunctions have expanded to include not just a […]
In Florida, crimes involving Firearms and other Deadly Weapons will often be based not on the weapon, but in how the weapon was either used or how it was handled. If the weapon is not fired, and the weapon was not used to physically hurt someone, the manner in which the weapon was handled can […]
Have you followed all of the steps necessary to have your DUI or criminal record sealed, kept a copy of the order directing the records to be Sealed or Expunged, only to find out that some offshore internet company has posted that horrible booking photo for all of the world-including your boss, to see? Upon […]
Contact UsSo the owner of the business didn’t appreciate the way you questioned how an employee answered your question, and you were told to leave. One problem, you left your wallet at the cash register, and they won’t let you go get it and call the police. The officer gets you your wallet back, and […]
When a person under the age of 18 is arrested for an offense as a juvenile, records of the Department of Juvenile Justice, Court files, and other records of public agencies are considered confidential under Fla. Stat. § 985.04. However, if the minor is charged or convicted of a felony whether prosecuted in adult or […]
