A domestic violence charge in Florida is a serious situation. A conviction will affect you immediately and for the rest of your life. Defending yourself against the charges with legal representation is your best chance of avoiding the long-term repercussions of this allegation. Defining Domestic Violence The State of Florida defines domestic violence under State ...
Florida routinely makes the “worst states for driving” lists. Aggressive drivers, congestion, population density, and tourists unfamiliar with the roadways all contribute to our state’s reputation as being a difficult one to for drivers – and our high auto accident rate. If you are involved in an automobile accident, you need to know what to ...
Did you know that you could receive compensation if a crime is committed against you? The Office of Attorney General wants to help you receive the compensation you deserve. If a crime causes you physical or psychological injury, you deserve to be assisted in your time of suffering.
Is it legal for the police to arrest me when no one saw me in the car? Florida case law says yes! Police can find that you are in actual physical control of a car and arrest you for DUI even if you were not in the car when they got there and no one else sees you driving.
Whether or not a person in Florida can withdraw (or take back) their plea in any criminal case, depends in large part on two factors: (1) the timing of your motion to withdraw the plea; and (2) the presiding judge. The Timing When You May Withdraw a Plea There are two times in which a ...
Many laws in Florida have both civil and criminal penalties. The restraining order laws in the Sunshine State are just one type of law that cross over into both the civil and criminal world of the legal community. The restraining order laws are mainly made up of No-Contact Orders and Injunctions. Because violating either a ...
We all lose things in the office – a memo, a pen, your keys, whatever. But when a prosecutor’s office loses a piece of evidence in your case, it may or may not be a reason for your case to be dismissed. This article discusses when loss or destruction of evidence may (or may not) help ...
Most people are unaware of the hidden dangers of eyewitness testimony. Crimes usually occur suddenly and take people by surprise, frequently resulting in witnesses or victims making false (or wrong) identifications.
Insight into the new authority granted to police to allow DUI stops based on anonymous tips.
