As Florida criminal defense attorneys, we are often asked, Can you get jail time for resisting arrest? And the answer is yes. Depending on the circumstances, a resisting arrest conviction in Florida can land you behind bars for several years. It also comes with a slew of other possible consequences. The best way to avoid spending any time in...
Continue ReadingThe key to getting a resisting arrest charge dropped in Florida is first to understand the law and, second, to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. On its own, a resisting arrest charge could land you behind bars for several months. Charged along with other offenses, it can compound the potential penalties. What Is Resisting Arrest in Florida? In...
Continue ReadingResisting arrest is one form of obstruction of justice. Police often charge people with this offense—sometimes justifiably and sometimes not. And because resisting arrest crimes almost always involve resisting the efforts of police officers, they are prosecuted vigorously. But is resisting arrest a misdemeanor or felony? The answer is it can be both. If you or someone you love...
Continue ReadingA man is facing hate-crime charges after authorities allege he broke into and vandalized an Islamic center in North Palm Beach Florida. Authorities brought hate crime charges against the 27-year-old defendant alleging he targeted the Islamic Center of Palm Beach. The defendant was charged with burglary of a dwelling and damaging property at a religious center. Later the defendant...
Continue ReadingAs a society we like to think that we can place our trust in law enforcement officers to not only protect us, but also our loved ones – and in the vast majority of situations Florida police officers rightly earn this trust. However, the Herald-Tribune recently released an investigative report that, if proven true, has unearthed some very frightening...
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