In Tampa and the rest of Florida, domestic violence charges and firearm rights are taken very seriously and can have significant legal consequences including effects on the ability to own firearms and loss of concealed weapons permit. If you have been convicted of domestic violence, you will almost always lose the right to possess or […]
Florida has strict laws that criminalize solicitating prostitution and related acts, and penalties are severe, as multiple offenses can lead to felony charges and even years in jail. While it is unlawful to participate in prostitution itself, there are also prohibitions against related acts such as assignations, which are meetings or appointments arranged for the […]
Florida has strict prostitution laws that criminalize activities related to prostitution facilitation, engagement, and solicitation, including offering, soliciting, or profiting from sex work. While it is unlawful to participate in prostitution itself, there are also prohibitions against related acts such as assignations, which are meetings or appointments arranged for the purpose of prostitution and procurement […]
“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 […]
