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Although the activities of trial courts in Florida tend to be the most visible, there are higher courts that may review a case and make important decisions that affect its participants. Following is a discussion of what you need to know about Florida’s appellate...
Most US jurisdictions have laws relating to indecent exposure, and Florida is no exception. Although the idea behind indecent exposure laws is relatively straightforward, there is still some nuance in the statute that is not necessarily intuitive. What follows...
A DUI conviction in Florida typically leads to several consequences and penalties for the defendant. One of the lesser-known consequences in Florida is mandatory alcohol education, which is sometimes colloquially known as “DUI school.” Here’s what you need to know...
One of the more tedious aspects of dealing with a DUI in Florida is getting your car out of police custody after it has been impounded. Following is a discussion of car impounding in Florida and what you need to know about the process if you ever find yourself...
Although a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction can come with some heavy penalties, in certain cases the penalties may be even more severe. In such cases, the law prescribes harsher penalties under its “aggravated DUI” laws. Here’s what you need to know if you...
During a DUI arrest in Florida, it is typical for the arresting officer to ask the detained individual to submit to a breath, urine, or blood test in order to determine impairment. Many states, including Florida, make it a separate crime to refuse such a test. Here’s...
Last week we looked at the process of charging individuals with crimes from arrest through the prosecutor’s part in the process. This week we will finish the discussion of the process, starting with the grand jury. Grand Jury When the prosecutor decides to go forward...
Police procedurals and crime dramas are all over television these days. Such programs progress from crime, through investigation and trial, and end in conviction nicely and neatly in only 42 minutes. However, real life is not quite as neat and tidy as fiction. Below...
Sex offenses come in a variety of flavors and carry many different penalties. Both Florida and federal laws have several sex offenses on the books that take into account a variety of factors. Following is a discussion of sex offenses in Florida and what the various...
Not all crimes in Florida are the same. As the range of law violations span from parking tickets to murder, so too is the range of their severity and the repercussions they have upon a conviction. Following is a discussion of the various categories of crimes and what...
