If you have been served a petition for an injunction for protection against domestic violence in Florida, you may wonder what you can do to defend yourself. And, the first question you likely have is what are the possible defenses? Domestic violence injunction An...
Year: 2023
What constitutes probable cause for a DUI arrest in Florida?
Many DUI arrests in Florida start with a routine traffic stop. An officer may observe the driver swerving in traffic, driving too fast or too slow for conditions, failing to stop at a stop sign, or otherwise driving recklessly and pull the driver over for violating a...
Creating the strongest defense possible for felony charges
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...
Responding to an accusation of fleeing from law enforcement
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...
What are penalties for drug possession in Florida?
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...
What does it mean to take the Fifth?
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...
Understanding blood alcohol content in a drunk driving arrest
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...
Drug charges defense in Florida using the Fourth Amendment
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...
Even a first time DUI can end with a jail term
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...
Potential penalties for a Florida hit and run
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...