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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
Historical commentary: This article discusses legislation enacted in 2019. Its forward-looking references concern that period. The suspended-license explanation below was updated September 30, 2026; eligibility for other programs and relief …
- Posted on: Sep 20 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
Opinion and legal clarification, updated September 30, 2026. Would you rather spend 5 months behind bars or 5 years on probation? If the choice were mine, I would stay in …
- Posted on: Jul 15 2019
What To Do If You Are Accused Of Domestic Violence & In Possession Of A Firearm
Being accused of domestic violence does not by itself answer whether you may possess a firearm. A protective order, criminal release conditions, an existing conviction, or another restriction may apply. …
- 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
A Side Effect Of Smokable Medical Marijuana
Legal information reviewed September 29, 2026. Florida’s medical-marijuana and hemp laws have changed the legal questions surrounding marijuana odor and police searches. At Valiente Law, we represent clients charged with …
- Posted on: May 22 2019
The Cycle of Poverty and Crime: It’s Time to Break the Wheel
Historical opinion article about 2018–2019 reforms. Current legal guidance appears below. Current Voting Eligibility After a Felony Conviction Updated September 30, 2026. Amendment 4 does not make every person with …
- Posted on: May 17 2019