Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Eight Potential Defenses to Grand Theft Charges in Florida
If you are charged with grand theft in a Florida court, your first instinct may be to ask: “What are my possible defenses?” This post will explore eight potential defenses you may want to consider and discuss with an attorney when facing a grand theft charge. Lack of Intent/Good Faith Belief: For the state… Read More »
Does “Petit Theft” Mean “Petit” Consequences Under Florida Law?
When people hear the phrase “petit theft”, they may mistakenly believe this means they will only face minimal consequences if they are found guilty of the crime. It is important to understand the potential penalties a person may face if they are charged with petit theft. What is Petit Theft? Under Florida law (specifically… Read More »
In an Accident? Don’t Leave the Scene
In all the advice you may have heard or read about what to do when you are involved in an auto accident, there is one thing to keep in mind. It is a crime to leave the scene. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, more than 180 people were… Read More »
Can You Be Charged With Possession If You’re Not Holding Drugs?
Although some experts now believe that the United States’ so-called “war on drugs” has been a failure, drug crime laws in Florida remain some of the country’s strictest. Simply possessing controlled substances such as cocaine, methamphetamine, or heroin is a third degree felony. Penalties for a possession conviction include fines and up to five… Read More »
I Can Give My Teen A Beer In My Own Home – Right?
Teenagers drink. Most of us know this, but some consider it inevitable and harmless. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers some sobering statistics on teens and alcohol: More teens drink alcohol than smoke cigarettes or use marijuana; Nearly 4 in 10 high school students report drinking at least one alcoholic beverage… Read More »
Florida’s DUI Laws
According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in three traffic deaths in the U.S. involves an alcohol-impaired driver. The CDC reports that in Florida, between 2003 and 2012, 8476 people were killed in crashes involving a drunk driver. Florida law treats driving under the influence (DUI) as a serious… Read More »
Assault and Battery Under Florida Law
Many people mistakenly assume that assault and battery are essentially the same thing, but they are not. Under Florida law, they are two distinct crimes with separate elements, but both are potentially severe charges that can lead to hefty fines, prison time, or both. Read on to learn more about these common criminal charges…. Read More »
