Being charged with a felony could ignite many overwhelming thoughts. Initially, you might fear what your loved ones will think and how allegations alone could destroy your professional and personal reputation. Then the penalties and potential sentences sink in. Felony...
If you are accused of fleeing from law enforcement in Florida, you may face a range of penalties, depending on the circumstances. Search and seizure The public is protected from unreasonable searches and seizures under the U.S. Constitution. Several elements must be...
Drug possession charges in Florida come with serious penalties. If you are caught possessing a drug that a doctor did not prescribe, you could be charged with a felony. Illegally possessing any type of drug in Florida except marijuana is a felony. The degree of felony...
Law enforcement officials have months and years to build cases and ask for charges, but an everyday person can quite suddenly find themselves sitting across from skilled investigators asking questions, or taking the stand against an attorney with decades of training...
In Florida, when a person is arrested for drunk driving, they will have many concerns. That includes the prospect of jail time, fines and losing their driver’s license. Other problems that can come up include the potential conviction preventing them from getting...
Possessing or distributing illegal substances in Florida is against the law and may result in criminal charges. However, a criminal charge does not have to lead to a conviction. Presenting a solid drug crime defense during your trial may be the key to avoiding jail...
Many people in the West Palm Beach area probably either have been stopped or know someone who has been stopped for alleged drunk driving. Just because DUI charges are fairly common, it does not mean they are not serious. A DUI in Florida is a criminal offense which...
In Florida, if a driver is involved in a car accident that causes property damage, they are required to stop and provide their name, address and vehicle information to the other person involved. If the accident involves an injury to another person, the driver must...
Whether they made a mistake or just want to get it behind them, many people charged with a crime related to domestic violence may hope that a quick guilty plea will make the problem go away. After a domestic violence report, police and prosecutors may charge someone...
If a person is accused of domestic violence, the court may issue a restraining order. A restraining order prevents that person from having contact with the accuser. Penalties for violations If the person violates the terms of the restraining order, they can face...
