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...
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...
The U.S. Constitution provides people with many rights, including criminal law protections. Some of these protections may be used to defend a person who is accused of a crime. Protections overview There are some key U.S. Constitutional amendment protections that are...
Being pulled over by a police officer is almost always a stressful experience, especially if you do not know the reason for the stop. Even if you know the reason, an encounter with the police can still cause you anxiety. Police officers in Florida must have reasonable...
