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New Law Allows Cops To Pull Over Texting Drivers
Historical article, updated September 30, 2026: Florida’s 2019 legislation changed texting enforcement and separately created handheld-device restrictions in designated zones. You probably already know that texting while driving is illegal. …
- Posted on: May 14 2019
What Makes Something A “Concealed Weapon?”
As someone who is passionate about shooting sports, there is nobody in the Miami area who understands Florida’s concealed carry law better than Attorney Antonio Valiente. He appreciates how important …
- Posted on: Apr 22 2019
What’s Going On With Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law?
Following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, there was a push to repeal Florida’s “stand your ground” law. However, it is still in place, …
- Posted on: Apr 15 2019
Crime & Punishment: Why Felons Lose Their Second Amendment Rights
One of the foundations of our country’s criminal justice system is a belief that the punishment should fit the crime. But is it really fair that every felon in the …
- Posted on: Apr 8 2019
Pending Supreme Court Case Could Help Our Clients
Valiente Law is a Miami firm. We typically represent clients at the trial court level in state and federal court. So it is a bit unusual for us to be …
- Posted on: Apr 1 2019
She Said She Was 22
A person’s statement about age does not necessarily provide a defense to a Florida sex-crime charge. The correct analysis depends on both people’s ages, the conduct alleged, any position of …
- Posted on: Mar 27 2019
Is Teen Sexting A Fad Or Is It Child Pornography?
Legal explanation updated September 29, 2026. Not every unsolicited image received by a teenager creates criminal liability, and not every image depicting nudity meets the definition of child sexual abuse …
- Posted on: Mar 20 2019
Sex On The Beach: Your Fantasy May Be A Felony
It’s been sung about by one of the famously chaste Jonas Brothers. It’s a popular cocktail (for unknown reasons). And it’s a crime, which may land you in prison for …
- Posted on: Mar 13 2019
Police Follow Through On Tough Talk And Bust Spring Breakers
Last fall, Miami Beach police sent letters to a bunch of colleges, sororities, and fraternities asking them to tell their students and members, “If you come to Miami Beach for …
- Posted on: Mar 1 2019
Finding The Flaws In A Field Sobriety Test
A poor performance on a roadside sobriety exercise does not end a DUI defense. The State must prove the charge, and the exercise must be evaluated in context. It is …
- Posted on: Feb 27 2019