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Probation is a form of community supervision that is assigned by the court instead of incarceration. In most cases, probation is assigned to non-violent, first-time offenders so they can avoid going to jail. Individuals on probation must follow specific rules and regulations to avoid penalties or the revocation of probation. While the conditions of probation […]

In Florida, individuals who commit three or more violent felonies face elevated penalties. The law is used to give convicted criminals the maximum prison sentence available once they have committed a third felony. The purpose of the law is to deter habitual offenders from committing their third and final offense because they wish to avoid

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

Hal G. Uhrig, Esq. Attorney Practice Areas: Criminal Defense Mr. Uhrig graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1974. Before that he had spent over 6 years with the Gainesville Police Department, where he was a Sergeant at the time of graduation from law school. Since that time he has served as

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,

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