Blog Posts in 2018

NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING IN FLORIDA

In Florida, not only is possessing certain drugs a crime, the amount/weight of the drugs can make a significant difference, not only in the punishment, but the defenses to the charge itself. Florida has multiple levels of penalties not just for the drug itself; also the amount of the drugs that are seized can have a huge impact on the charges as well as the penalties that can be imposed. Fla. ...

STREET RACING CRIMES INVOLVE MORE THAN JUST THE DRIVERS IN FLORIDA

Florida makes it a crime not just for the drivers, but also for passengers, organizers and others who help the street racing to occur. Fla. Stat. §316.191, makes it is a 2º Misdemeanor punishable by up to 60 days in the county jail for anyone who: Drives a motor vehicle is a race, competition, acceleration contest, or exhibition of speed, Assists in the coordination of a race, including the ...

TRESPASS AFTER WARNING IS NOT As SIMPLE AS IT SOUNDS

So the owner of 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 he reads you a warning that you will be arrested if you come back to the store. No problem you say, and you ...

Are Florida Juvenile Criminal Records Really Confidential, and Are They Permanent?

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 juvenile court, the following information is not confidential: The name of the ...