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Constitutional criminal defense in Florida centers on safeguarding the rights of individuals accused of crimes, as guaranteed by both the U.S. Constitution and the Florida Constitution. These protections ensure fairness, due process and the preservation of individual...
A felony conviction on your criminal record will change your life forever. Being a convicted felon deprives you of many opportunities. Your felony conviction may make it harder or impossible to obtain decent employment, enroll in school or obtain housing. You could...
The difference between assault and battery charges can surprise defendants in Florida criminal cases. These commonly confused offenses are separate under law. Each comes with its own set of elements and consequences. Understanding these differences is crucial when it...
After being charged with a criminal offense, you might feel compelled to tell your side of the story to anyone who will listen. Though you may be aware of the dangers associated with talking to the police, you might think that testifying under oath about the alleged...
A man in his thirties who receives full-time care from his mother has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill the president. The man, who is from the area around Palm Beach, has autism. His condition is very limiting, and he struggles with reading, writing...
Pursuant to the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, Floridians are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement officers. Generally, an officer must obtain a search warrant before conducting their search. The warrant will...
When you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, you have a lot to think about. Amongst the choices you’ll have to make is whether to enter into a plea deal or litigate your case in hopes of securing an acquittal. It’s a difficult decision to make, but there are...
You probably know that you have a right to remain silent when you are arrested or detained by police. But exercising that right can be challenging. Staying silent when interacting with police officers is difficult and often goes against our natural instincts. You may...
Some Floridians might believe that the most serious crimes which happen on college campuses involve alcohol or recreational drug use at parties. Indeed, recreational drug use and alcohol often contribute to campus crimes. However, statistics paint a picture of campus...
If you have seen cases of entrapment presented in television shows or films, you may think it can be easily proven in court. And, you may believe that if the defendant can prove entrapment, they can easily beat the charges against them. In reality, arguing entrapment...