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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
The “World Cup Statute”: What You Need to Know About Florida’s New Stadium Trespass Law
When the 2024 Copa América final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens devolved into chaos—with thousands of ticketless fans rushing security gates, breaching fences, and squeezing through ventilation ducts—it …
- Posted on: Jun 8 2026
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – December 12, 2018
EBONY SWEETING V. STATE OF FLORIDA — IMPROPER CLOSING ARGUMENT; SHIFTING BURDEN TO DEFENDANT Direct appeal from conviction and sentencing for battery of a law enforcement officer. The defendant argued …
- Posted on: Dec 20 2018
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – October 24, 2018
DEVEN BROWN V. STATE OF FLORIDA – REVOCATION OF JUVENILE SANCTIONS; SCOPE OF CHARGING DOCUMENT Appeal from an order revoking juvenile sanctions and sentencing the defendant as an adult to …
- Posted on: Oct 25 2018
Florida Supreme Court – Criminal Headnotes – October 16, 2018
LUIS BORN-SUNIAGA V. STATE OF FLORIDA – SPEEDY TRIAL; RECAPTURE PERIOD; PROCEDURE Review of a decision of the 4th District appeals court for conflict with decisions of three other districts. …
- Posted on: Oct 17 2018
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – October 10, 2018
DELBERT ELLIS AGUILA V. STATE OF FLORIDA – ADMISSIBILITY OF “WILLIAMS RULE” EVIDENCE – PRIOR BAD ACTS Direct appeal from conviction and sentence on two counts of sexual battery of …
- Posted on: Oct 10 2018