Author: Jay Rooth

One argument turns physical, neighbors call 911, and by the time officers leave, both of you are blaming each other while being handcuffed. In Florida, when both sides accuse each other, the situation is neither neutral nor simple. Whether you are accused or claiming self-defense, the confusion can be overwhelming.  ...

The real panic after a domestic violence charge often isn’t the courtroom—it’s your job. Now you’re questioning what a domestic violence charge's effect on your career could be. In Florida, even one arrest can have long-term consequences. While a charge is not a conviction, both can significantly impact your career...

A traffic stop on Colonial, a search outside an apartment complex in Kissimmee, or a small bag in a friend’s car can quickly turn into a felony case. If you want to know how to beat a drug possession charge, you are probably asking whether the case can be dropped,...

The real panic after a domestic violence charge often isn’t the courtroom—it’s your job. Now you’re questioning what a domestic violence charge's effect on your career could be. In Florida, even one arrest can have long-term consequences. While a charge is not a conviction, both can significantly impact your career...

A single shove during an argument, a grab outside a bar, or a heated moment that someone later describes differently can lead to criminal charges fast. In Florida, simple battery generally means an accusation that someone intentionally touched or struck another person against that person’s will, or intentionally caused bodily...