Criminal Defense Blog
Thoughts and Commentary on Important Issues in the Practice of Criminal Defense Law
What You Need to Know About Florida Gun Law
If you’re interested in purchasing a gun in Florida or if you already own one, it’s smart to become familiar with gun laws in the state. There are specific guidelines that describe when someone can purchase a gun, how it might be used to protect yourself, and what...
“0.08” is Not the Same as “Guilty”: Understanding the Potential Defenses Against a Florida DUI Charge
Getting pulled over for a DUI will certainly ruin anyone’s day. Even if you have been drinking earlier in the day or night, and even if you do test at 0.08 or higher when taking a breathalyzer test, it doesn’t automatically mean you should be convicted of drunk...
What to Expect If You’re Ever Arrested in Florida—A Step-by-Step Guide
If someone you know or love has been arrested, the thought of what they’re going through can be frightening. Often we think arrests happen just like they are portrayed on television shows, with people being mistreated or handled unfairly. Having some knowledge of the...
A Brief Introduction to Some of the Most Common Types of Criminal Fraud
Criminal fraud is an offense wherein the accused provided false information or stole the information of others for monetary gain. Those convicted of fraud face penalties in the form of jail time, probation, fines and restitution. There are many nuances to criminal...
How a Criminal Conviction Impacts Your Life Even After You’ve Done Your Time
A criminal conviction carries many immediate negative consequences: arrest, house arrest, probation, fines, and jail time are just a few of the obstacles those convicted face. However, individuals with both misdemeanor and felony convictions face a lifetime of...
How a DUI Conviction Can Impact the Rest of Your Life
A conviction for driving under the influence, or DUI, can have a serious and lasting impact on the rest of your life, far beyond the specific penalties you receive for that offense. A DUI conviction will impact your chances at obtaining affordable insurance and even...
Repairing Your Criminal Record: Expungement/Sealing
The consequences of having a criminal background can be felt long after the case has concluded. Background checks make criminal entanglements publicly accessible, oftentimes making it incredibly difficult to get a job, rent property, and more. Under certain...
A Brief Guide to Florida Bail Determinations
Usually, the very first thing on a person’s mind when arrested is figuring out how to get themselves out of jail. Spending any amount of time in a locked cell is never an easy prospect. Most people will want to do whatever it takes to get out from behind those bars...
Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent: 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid Following Your Arrest
If you’ve ever watched a crime show on TV, you’ve almost certainly heard the phrase “you have the right to remain silent” uttered by the police to a suspect as they place him or her under arrest. This phrase is a part of the Miranda Warning which must be read to any criminal suspect prior to interrogation in order to preserve the suspect’s statements as evidence for use in court.
3 Dangerous Misconceptions About Misdemeanors
Misdemeanors are perhaps the most misunderstood type of criminal charges. In Florida, these types of crimes include a wide variety of misdeeds, including things like simple assault, theft, DUI, trespassing, ticket scalping, soliciting a prostitute, and much more. Unfortunately, ignorance on this topic can have severely damaging ramifications.
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