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Why you should ALWAYS refuse field sobriety tests! JUST SAY “NO” There is almost no imaginable circumstance where it is to your advantage to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests (usually referred to by the Officer as “field exercises” rather than as “tests.”) Years ago most agencies videotaped the performance of these tests. If you […]

In Florida law, the term “rape” was replaced with the more complicated term “sexual battery.” Under the most recent set of laws, the penalty for sexual battery depends on a number of factors, including how much force was used. For example, the penalties will be more serious if a weapon or threat of violence was

Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys and their team at The Defense Group, understand that finances can be a source of worry for many of those seeking a criminal defense attorney. This is why they offer free initial consultations, so potential clients can discuss their case, and understand the value of the knowledge and experience they bring to

State and federal laws can sometimes differ greatly — and certain offenses will fall under one of either category. It is important, then, to seek out a legal team who understands the differences, with combined experience on both types of cases, to ensure that you get the defense you need. The Central Florida Criminal Defense

Ever since a domestic abuse case in the 1980s that ended in tragedy, the police always arrest someone if they arrive at a domestic violence disturbance. This unwritten policy is intended to protect the police, not the public. Even if nobody is convicted of a crime at the end of it all, this ensures that

NO! A person does not have to be drunk in order to be considered guilty of a DUI. To be found guilty, one would need to be both in physical control of a vehicle and impaired by either alcohol, drugs, or some combination of the two. To arrest a person on suspicion of DUI, the

Legally, marijuana is ranked as one of the least important drugs, and thus it carries some of the smallest penalties. On the other end of the scale are drugs like heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and opiates, which are considered much more dangerous and carry much greater legal punishments. The two types of drugs that the The Defense

There are many different types of illegal drugs — from marijuana, to cocaine, all the way up to methamphetamines — and they all carry consequences for their possession. The severity of the punishment differs, taking into account a number of facts — Which drug was the accused in possession of? How much of it were

A grand jury is, essentially, a group of people who are completely detached from the case; who have nothing to gain or lose no matter the final verdict; and who serve as an impartial, unbiased jury in the case. An experienced Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorney will be able to explain to their client how