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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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Can Police Make Me Unlock My Phone?
- Nov 1 2018
You have been arrested, and the police have confiscated your cell phone. They have obtained a warrant to search the contents, but your phone is locked. Can you be forced ...
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – October 24, 2018
- Oct 25 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 ...
Are DUI Checkpoints Legal?
- Oct 18 2018
Everyone at some point has thought of the situation where you’re driving home from a nice night out with friends when you see traffic is backed up. You peek out ...
Florida Supreme Court – Criminal Headnotes – October 16, 2018
- Oct 17 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. ...
Fighting an Injunction for Protection Against Stalking
- Oct 12 2018
There is never an excuse for terrorizing or threatening the safety of another person. Stalking is a particularly heinous crime which leaves victims in a perpetual state of fear and ...