You never thought a simple favor for a friend or a misunderstanding could land you here—facing drug trafficking charges in Florida for the first time. Whether you were caught with a quantity exceeding legal limits or unknowingly transported a controlled substance, the reality is clear: Florida’s drug trafficking laws are among the toughest in the nation. The right legal...
Continue ReadingIf you are in Florida facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon, jail time is only one consequence you need to worry about. Assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, or aggravated assault, is a felony offense. Florida deprives convicted felons of certain rights, including their right to vote, serve on a jury, or hold public...
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Florida DUI Probation to Protect Your Future and Avoid Jail Probation plays an important role in Florida’s judicial system, especially in DUI cases. The terms of DUI probation are in place partially to deter future drinking and driving and to help identify people who might have a drinking problem and get them the help they need. However, you...
Continue ReadingWhat You Need to Know Imagine a heated argument with your spouse that escalates, resulting in unintended harm, or a situation where a misunderstanding leads to accusations of threatening your child. Now, you’re facing allegations of domestic violence with serious charges that could impact you for years. But how long can these charges linger over your life? As in...
Continue ReadingFirst Time Drug Possession Charges in Florida Being charged with drug possession can be an overwhelming experience, especially if it’s your first time. Florida has strict drug laws, and it’s important to understand the consequences of drug charges. Below, we’ll answer some common questions about first-time drug possession charges in Florida to help you navigate this difficult situation. Key...
Continue ReadingYour parents might have taught you to share, but you can forget that lesson when it comes to prescription drugs. Is it illegal to share prescription drugs? Yes. And under Florida and federal laws, sharing prescription drugs can lead to serious consequences. If you’re facing charges for sharing prescription drugs, seek attorney help as soon as possible. Our award-winning...
Continue ReadingNavigate the intricacies of Florida’s Romeo and Juliet Law, a pivotal legal exception designed to mitigate the harsh consequences of statutory rape convictions under specific conditions. Overview Florida’s Romeo and Juliet Law provides a legal defense for people in consensual close-in-age teenage relationships, providing a lifeline to those facing statutory rape convictions. Under the law, individuals charged with statutory...
Continue ReadingWhen police receive a call to respond to an emergency, they often arrive at a chaotic and emotional scene. It’s their job to figure out what happened. They will take down statements from people and look at any available physical evidence. Then the investigating officers have to make a call: Will they arrest or charge someone with a crime?...
Continue ReadingInvoking Fifth Amendment rights can lead to severe consequences, such as inferences of liability in civil cases or termination from employment for refusing to answer questions about corporate crimes. The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees that no person in a criminal case can be compelled to be a witness against themselves. An experienced criminal defense attorney...
Continue ReadingYou’re heading home from work, and you’ve been pulled over. The officer finds a small bag of marijuana in your car. Your heart races as you wonder: Will this ruin your life? Understanding whether drug possession is a felony or misdemeanor in Florida can mean the difference between dealing with minor penalties or facing life-altering consequences. Let’s break down...
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