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Defending You Against Burglary Charges
- Jan 18 2019
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 ...
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Say Yes to Second Chances – Returning Citizens Can Register to Vote Beginning January 8, 2019
- Jan 15 2019
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 ...
What Should You Expect With a Law Enforcement Investigation?
- Dec 26 2018
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 ...
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – December 12, 2018
- Dec 20 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 ...
Should You Blow When Pulled Over for Suspected DUI?
- Dec 15 2018
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 ...
Bond Hearings, Arraignments, and Beyond: What to Expect at Every Step of Your Case.
- Dec 5 2018
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 ...
How Does Wearing a Bike Helmet Affect Your Biking Personal Injury Lawsuit?
- Dec 1 2018
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 ...
Understanding Florida’s No Fault Insurance Law
- Nov 29 2018
Florida’s no-fault system provides certain personal injury protection (PIP) benefits without requiring the injured person to establish that another driver caused the crash. It does not eliminate fault-based claims or ...
Can You Be Charged With a Crime for Making a Threat on Social Media?
- Nov 19 2018
We all know it’s usually better to not read the comments, but for lots of people, it’s a guilty pleasure they often succumb to. Online on social media, debates can ...
What to Do if You Are Injured in a Florida Pedestrian Accident.
- Nov 10 2018
Unfortunately, every day in Florida people are injured or even killed in pedestrian traffic accidents. Earlier editions of the Dangerous by Design study highlighted serious pedestrian-safety concerns in Florida. Pedestrians ...