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If you face arrest in Florida, you do have certain rights. These are often referred to as your Miranda rights. They include the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. It is typically best to inform the police officers that you intend to use your right to...
Serious criminal convictions, including felony offenses, can impact an individual’s civil rights. They may lose the right to vote. They may also become unable to lawfully possess a firearm. After they complete their criminal sentence, they may be eligible for the...
A drug charge in Florida does not always reflect what you intended to do with a substance. In many cases, the amount of the drugs recovered during an arrest is the single factor that separates a possession offense from a trafficking charge carrying years of mandatory...
Everyone dreads that knock at the door when the police arrive to serve a warrant or gather information. But those two scenarios are very different, and what happens after the cops knock at the door can depend on how you handle the matter. Learn what steps to take to...
Some drivers assume that they are subject to a vehicle search during a traffic stop. However, simply being present on the road in a motor vehicle is not adequate reason for officers to search the vehicle. Even in cases where a motorist clearly committed a traffic...
It’s not unusual for people who have mental health challenges – especially untreated ones – to get caught up in the criminal justice system. Incarcerating them, especially if it’s done without proper diagnosis or treatment, can significantly worsen their mental health...
In some cases, those who are arrested on criminal charges will say that they never meant to do anything wrong. Perhaps they claim they did not know they were breaking the law to begin with. Even if there has been a negative outcome, like someone else suffering harm,...
The criminal justice system has been set up to avoid false convictions. That is why the standard of proof is so high. To be convicted, a person's guilt needs to be demonstrated beyond a reasonable doubt. This may mean that some people who have committed crimes are not...
When someone pleads the Fifth Amendment, you might think of courtroom scenes or tense interviews. However, this right applies to everyday situations where your words could place you at risk. This is because you are not required to provide information that could be...
When someone is facing criminal charges, they naturally want defense options that can lead to an acquittal -- or even hope to get the charges dropped. Their goal is to avoid a conviction entirely. Why, then, do so many people end up accepting plea deals? The whole...