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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...
It is of the greatest importance to a defendant who has been charged with a crime in Florida which defense strategy his legal counsel chooses when defending him. A good attorney will likely lay out a different story for the court than that put forward by the...
Last week we talked about several common defenses in Florida to criminal charges. This week we’ll cover a few more common defenses that center on the procedure used by prosecutors and law enforcement when collecting evidence and conducting a trial. Speedy Trial...
Legal defenses come in several different flavors in Florida. A good attorney will be able to craft a proper defense to a charge after considering the laws involved and the facts at hand. The following article will delve into several common defenses to crimes in the...
