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What Happens When You Get a DUI for the First Time?
Being arrested for drunk driving for the first time can be frightening and confusing, especially when it’s your first arrest. Drunk driving charges are serious in Florida. Even first offense …
- Posted on: Oct 9 2019
The Art Of The Slow Roll… and How You Can Fight It
In poker, a slow roll is when the winner of a particular hand slowly flips over their cards in order to rub them in the face of an opponent. It’s …
- Posted on: Sep 25 2019
Criminal Justice Reform Bill Is A First Step Toward Fairness
Tough on crime policies have been a disaster. Thousands of non-violent Floridians are rotting in prison because they made bad choices years ago, and politicians are finally starting to realize …
- Posted on: Sep 20 2019
Florida Drone Laws: What You Need to Know
With the holidays near, drones may be on many people’s wish lists. Before purchasing or operating drones, it is important to understand the federal and state drone laws. Violating drone …
- Posted on: Aug 25 2019
Supreme Court Ruling Puts Defendants in Double Trouble
Earlier this year, we blogged about a criminal law case that was pending in the United States Supreme Court. It has now been decided, and the result is not good …
- Posted on: Aug 21 2019
Quick Thinking, Accuracy & Attention To Detail Give Valiente An Edge
Like most people, attorney Antonio F. Valiente will be spending some time out of the office this summer. However, he will still be hard at work even while on vacation. …
- Posted on: Jul 22 2019
Epstein Case Raises Interesting Questions About Double Jeopardy
If you have been following the news lately, you have probably heard about the arrest of billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He was indicted in New York federal court on …
- Posted on: Jul 18 2019
Probation Is A Trap: Why Doing Time Can Be Better Than Taking Papers
Would you rather spend 5 months behind bars or 5 years on probation? If the choice were mine, I would stay in custody. Florida’s probation system is an elaborate trap …
- Posted on: Jul 15 2019
What To Do If You Are Accused Of Domestic Violence & In Possession Of A Firearm
Most people know that felons are not allowed to own or possess firearms, but many people are surprised to learn that being accused of lower-level crimes can also restrict your …
- Posted on: Jul 10 2019
New Law Increases Felony Theft Threshold to $750
Should stealing a cell phone brand you a felon for the rest of your life? That is the question Florida’s legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis were effectively answering when they …
- Posted on: Jun 14 2019