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Nobody wants to be in jail in Florida. Luckily there is a legal mechanism in place that allows defendants facing criminal charges to await trial at their own homes as they carry on with their lives. The bail and bond system in Florida allows criminal defendants to do...
Criminal threats are a serious crime in Florida, and Florida’s criminal threats laws are not always as straightforward as one may assume. Here’s what you need to know about criminal threats in Florida if you find yourself charged with such a crime in Florida courts....
Most Floridians understand that drinking too much alcohol and getting behind the wheel is considered by the law to be driving under the influence. But what about consuming other drugs like marijuana in excess before driving? Here’s what you need to know if you find...
Most people in Florida understand that bribery is a crime. However, most Floridians don’t know the particulars of Florida and federal laws that make bribery illegal. The following is a discussion of bribery in Florida and what you need to know if you find yourself...
Most everyone in Florida understands that driving while intoxicated is against the law. But what if you are a passenger in a vehicle that’s being driven by someone who is drunk? The answer to this question is not quite as clear. Under Florida statute, a defendant must...
The age of consent in Florida is an important factor in many prosecutions in this state. However, it isn’t as simple a subject as it seems. Here’s what you need to know if you are ever charged with a crime involving the age of consent in Florida. Initially, age of...
In Florida, many criminal cases end in either a finding of guilt, a plea agreement, or an acquittal. However, these are not the only conclusions of a criminal case that are possible under Florida law. Today we will examine withhold of adjudication or adjudication...
Criminal sentencing in Florida is a complex topic that few non-lawyers (and even some lawyers) don’t fully understand. This article will discuss a few of the complexities of criminal sentences in Florida and what you need to know if you find yourself being sentenced...
In Florida, those charged with the commission of a crime are entitled to be represented by an attorney during the trial, and those who cannot afford an attorney may obtain one from the public defender’s office at no cost to them. However, attorney representation is...
Earlier this month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that removes the requirement for obtaining a permit to carry a concealed firearm. But what does that mean for average Floridians? Here’s what you need to know about Florida’s new firearms law. On...
