Posts by valientelaw:
Federal Detention Hearings in Miami and the Southern District of Florida
A federal detention hearing decides whether a person charged with a federal offense will remain in custody or be released under conditions while the case proceeds. In Miami and the …
- Posted on: Oct 15 2026
Received a Federal Target Letter in Miami? What to Do Next
A federal target letter is a serious notice that prosecutors are investigating your possible involvement in a federal crime. It is not itself an indictment, an arrest warrant or a …
- Posted on: Oct 15 2026
Pretrial Diversion and PTI in Miami-Dade: Who May Qualify?
Pretrial diversion may offer a way to resolve an eligible Miami-Dade criminal case through agreed requirements instead of ordinary prosecution. But “diversion,” “PTD” and “PTI” do not describe one universal …
- Posted on: Oct 15 2026
Miami-Dade Jail and TGK: Finding Someone and Understanding Bond
If someone you care about has been arrested in Miami-Dade County, start by confirming where the person is held and whether release is authorized. Finding a bond amount online does …
- Posted on: Oct 15 2026
Resisting Without Violence in Florida: Why It Isn’t Just About Resisting Arrest
Almost every week, someone calls our office with the same question: “How could my son be arrested for resisting without violence? He wasn’t even being arrested. He didn’t do anything.” …
- Posted on: Sep 29 2026
Valiente Law’s Free Florida Speedy Trial Calculator
We built a Florida speedy trial calculator for use on our own case files. It turned out to be useful enough that we put it on the site for anyone …
- Posted on: Sep 9 2026
A Free Tool for Understanding Florida’s Sentencing Enhancements (§ 775.084)
If you or someone you care about is facing felony charges in Miami-Dade County, one question matters as much as guilt or innocence: how much prison time is actually on …
- Posted on: Aug 28 2026
Florida Criminal Statute of Limitations Cheat Sheet: Free Download
When can Florida prosecutors still file criminal charges, and when is it too late? The answer depends on the type and degree of the offense, as well as a number …
- Posted on: Aug 28 2026
5 New Florida Criminal Laws Signed by Gov. DeSantis in June 2026: What Every Floridian Should Know
On June 16, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed five new criminal justice bills into law at an event hosted by the Winter Haven Police Department. Branded under a “law and …
- Posted on: Jun 16 2026
Hiding an AirTag in an Ex’s Car? Under Florida’s New Tracking Law, It’s a Third-Degree Felony
In a modern world, keeping tabs on your keys, wallet, or luggage is as simple as dropping an Apple AirTag or Tile tracker into your bag. But what happens when …
- Posted on: Jun 11 2026









