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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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