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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...
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution contains several guarantees for those against whom criminal charges have been levied. One of the most important guarantees is the right to counsel. The following article will explore the Assistance of Counsel...
Florida law has several protections for survivors of domestic abuse written into its statutes. Protective orders in Florida are commonly used in situations where domestic violence is alleged, and those protective orders have stout penalties for those who violate them....
The system by which drugs are regulated in Florida is based upon classifications put forth by the Federal government that divides those drugs into various levels of severity and potency. What follows is a discussion of those classifications and what you need to know...
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...
