A resisting-without-violence charge can turn a traffic stop, street encounter or other interaction with police into a criminal case. The officer's description is the starting point for a defense review, ...
Drug charges are serious enough in their own right, but they can become even more serious if you are facing drug charges in regards to gang activity. Sometimes good people ...
Updated September 30, 2026. Florida’s texting law has allowed primary enforcement since July 2019. An officer does not need to observe another traffic violation before stopping a driver for prohibited ...
Burglary is an serious criminal charge that is vigorously prosecuted in the state of Florida. There are three degrees of burglary based on the severity of the crime, and the ...
Historical article: The discussion below reflects January 8, 2019, when Amendment 4 took effect. Later legislation and litigation affect present eligibility. Read this current guidance before relying on the historical ...
When a new client comes into our offices at Valiente Law, they are often scared and confused about what is going to happen to them. No matter what you have ...
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 ...
As we approach the holidays, it is important to talk about the dangers of drinking and driving. The holidays often mark an uptick in DUIs issued by law enforcement given ...
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, you are probably struggling to keep on top of all of the lingo associated with your case. What is a ...
A bicycle helmet can help protect a rider from serious injury. Florida law also has specific rules about when helmets are required and whether lack of a helmet may be ...
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