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If your child has been charged with a crime and they are under 18 years old, they may be tried in juvenile court rather than regular adult court. Minors may be tried in juvenile court if they are convicted of committing a felony, misdemeanor, contempt of court, or a violation of local ordinance. Juvenile court […]
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FLORIDA STATE CRIMES In Florida, crimes are generally divided into Felonies and Misdemeanors. We also have violations of County and Municipal Ordinances, but those are handled much the same as Misdemeanors. Because such a large portion of our practice involved DUI and Domestic Violence, we have provided separate pages (an entire website) to give you
TOURIST ARRESTS IN FLORIDA What can I do if I have been accused of a crime while vacationing? If you or a loved one were accused of a crime while vacationing in the Central Florida area please contact our office immediately. Under certain circumstances, we may be able to handle your court appearances for you!
Was My Loved One Arrested, Or Are They Missing? Not knowing where your loved one — relative or friends — can be stressful and frightening. People who are arrested are, however, always allowed an opportunity to contact someone — keeping your phone close is important! Contacting the county and state jails is certainly an option,
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Possession of cannabis is legal for medical or recreational purposes in many states, but Florida law still provides for harsh penalties. While some law enforcement agencies have decided to issue civil citations in place arrest for some marijuana crimes, other agencies are still aggressively arresting for possessing of even the smallest quantity of the substance
Can I Go to Jail for Refusing a Breathalyzer Test? YES! If a person refuses to take a breathalyzer test twice, he or she can be penalized with a year in jail. The first refusal to submit to a breath test will cause a driver’s license suspension for 12 months. If there is ever a
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STATE CRIMES – KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Defendants’ Rights: The Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution; How the U.S. Constitution attempts to ensure fair treatment for criminal defendants: There are two fundamental tenets of the U.S. criminal justice system: The presumption that the defendant is innocent, and the burden on the prosecution to prove guilt
Is eluding an officer a criminal offense in Florida? Attempting to flee or elude a police officer is a serious offense. Because of the many injuries and deaths caused by high-speed police chases, the police, prosecutors and judges look at this offense that ordinarily results in a jail sentence. The actual statute that controls is
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Florida Traffic Violations What offenses can get my license taken away? There are a number of offenses, infractions and criminal offenses dealing with tags and driver’s licenses. Chapter 320 of the Florida Statutes deals with tag requirements and violations. Chapter 322 deals with the requirements for drivers to be licensed in Florida and the violations
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