What is the Impact of a Prior Conviction on Your Current Case?
- Jul 23 2018
If you have previously been convicted of a crime and are facing a trial for a different charge, you may be wondering whether your previous conviction can be used against ...
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Florida Supreme Court – Criminal Headnotes – July 12, 2018
- Jul 13 2018
ROBIN EUSTACHE V. STATE OF FLORIDA – PROBATION VIOLATION; SENTENCING UNDER YOUTHFUL OFFENDER CAP OR ADULT MANDATORY MINIMUM Review of a decision of the 4th District appeals court on the ...
Should You Provide “Substantial Assistance” to Reduce Your Drug Trafficking Offense?
- Jul 13 2018
A conviction for a drug offense can have lifelong consequences. Unfortunately, in Florida, there are many ways an individual can be convicted of a drug trafficking offense because Florida’s drug ...
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
- Jun 30 2018
Being injured in a motorcycle accident is a frightening experience, and, unfortunately, one that is far too common in the state of Florida. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety ...
What are the Common Causes of Car Accidents?
- Jun 27 2018
In Florida, all drivers have a duty of care to avoid causing injuries to others. This means driving safely and obeying all traffic safety laws. Nonetheless car accidents are far ...
Tax Evasion
- Jun 22 2018
Nobody likes to pay taxes. But what happens when you actually don’t pay your taxes? The crime of tax evasion is often in the news, and with how commonly people ...
In Focus: Domestic Violence Penalties
- Jun 21 2018
Domestic violence charges carry serious penalties including imprisonment, probation, giving up any firearms you own, fines, and the damage to your reputation may last well into the future. In addition, ...
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – June 20, 2018
- Jun 21 2018
BARBARA STONE V. STATE OF FLORIDA – UPWARD DEPARTURE SENTENCE; LACK OF REMORSE Direct appeal from sentencing for probation violation after adjudication had been withheld for a non-forcible third-degree felony. ...
Who is and is Not Allowed to Possess a Firearm in Florida?
- Jun 15 2018
Recent school shootings have raised many questions about firearm possession in Florida, especially given the enactment of some tough new gun control measures. While it is legal to own and ...
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – June 13, 2018
- Jun 14 2018
MILTON JACKSON V. STATE OF FLORIDA – IMPROPER CLOSING ARGUMENT BY PROSECUTOR; “GOLDEN RULE” ARGUMENT Direct appeal from conviction for trespass and misdemeanor battery. The defendant was charged by information ...