Federal mandatory minimum sentences are in place for many drug charges. If you face a charge with this type of sentence, it means the judge has to leeway and must hand down at least this sentence. For example, if the minimum mandatory sentence is 10 years in prison,...
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Do you have to take a breath test in a Florida DUI stop?
If an officer stops you for suspicion of driving under the influence in Florida, he or she may ask you to take a sobriety test. Under the state's implied consent law, you can receive legal consequences for failure to take a breath or urine test at the scene. Here are...
What You Need To Know About Protective Orders In Florida
Protective orders are a type of injunction issued by a court that prohibits a person from contacting another person, usually due to some suspicion or history of violence. Florida has several different kinds of protective orders that may be used by a judge in different...
What You Need To Know About Sexual Battery Laws In Florida
Sexual crimes are an unfortunate reality of our world, and laws prohibiting non-consensual sexual contact or sexual violence are a necessary part of any law regime. Florida is no different, as the state has several statutes on the books prohibiting rape and...
Defend Yourself Against Misconceptions About Florida Self Defense Laws
Florida’s self defense laws have been in the national news a few times over the past several years. Many misconceptions have arisen as a result, and the laws themselves are not as clear cut as some may believe them to be. Here’s what you need to know about the...
A loan fraud charge could include a 30-year sentence
Federal loans obtained fraudulently during a major disaster or declared national emergency may bring severe penalties. As described on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation website, punishments may include a $1 million fine and up to 30 years of imprisonment if...
Steal A Peek At The Laws Against Theft In Florida
Robbery in Florida is a quite common criminal charge that manifests itself in many different situations. Although several different degrees of severity exist for robbery charges in Florida, all of them are felonies, and all of them carry with them quite severe...
Why might the government seize my assets for a federal criminal conviction?
If a federal court convicts you of a criminal charge, you may face a variety of penalties. You likely know you face time in prison, but are you aware the government may also seize your assets? According to the US Department of Justice, the government uses asset...
Understanding the federal sentencing guidelines for embezzlement
Embezzlement typically involves the taking of assets the defendant has control over but does not own. For example, employees of a credit union may have the authority to count and dispense customer money, but they cannot pocket it for their own personal gain. While...
The Basics Of Domestic Violence Laws In Florida
Thanks to the stress and isolation of the coronavirus pandemic and related shutdowns, domestic violence prosecutions have spiked over the past year. Florida law utilizes both criminal and civil remedies for domestic violence, but the focus in this article will be the...
