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In a Florida criminal trial, both the prosecution and the defense use evidence to help build a picture of their version of events. Although all evidence is intended to prove a fact, not all evidence is the same. What follows is a discussion of the various types of...
Insuring that one’s civil rights are recognized is an important part of the American legal profession’s responsibility to its clientele. However, what exactly constitutes a civil right is not necessarily always clear to the layperson. What follows is a brief overview...
The crime of burglary is another charge that is frequently filed in Florida courts. Any conviction of burglary in Florida is a felony, which means it carries with it the possibility of significant time in prison and sizable fines. This article will describe some of...
Robbery is one of the more common offenses charged by Florida courts. A conviction for robbery in Florida is always a felony, and, depending upon the charge and the circumstances, may lead to a life sentence in Florida’s prisons. What follows is what you need to know...
Among the more controversial laws passed in the 21st century by the Florida legislature is the state’s “stand your ground” self-defense law. What follows is a discussion of Florida’s stand your ground law and what you need to know if you are in a situation...
Sexual assault in Florida is a serious crime. While it is important to deter and prosecute such an heinous act, it is equally important to protect those charged with sexual assault from such a punishment if they are innocent and to insure that the defendant who is...
Although the burden of proving intent is lower than it is for murder, Florida law requires the prosecution to prove beyond a reasonable doubt several other important elements of the crime of involuntary manslaughter to sustain a conviction. What follows is an...
A fundamental element in any crime is the mental state of the defendant at the time the crime was committed. The legal term for this is mens rea, which is Latin for “guilty mind.” What follows is an examination of mens rea and what it means for you if you’re facing a...
Voluntary manslaughter is a serious crime in Florida. If you are charged under Florida’s voluntary manslaughter statute, a good defense is critical to increase your chances of a shorter sentence or of an acquittal. What follows is a discussion of several common...
Frequently the crimes of assault and battery in Florida are discussed together like salt and pepper, peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin, et cetera. However, assault and battery are two separate crimes each with multiple levels of severity and different...
