A statute of limitations is a law that prohibits the prosecution of a crime after the expiration of a set period. Someone might wonder why the legislature would enact a law restricting the time in which someone who commits a crime can be prosecuted....
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When a driver is stopped by police in Florida and suspected of DUI, the officer conducts a preliminary investigation and usually decides whether they think the person is under the influence quickly. This usually occurs within minutes of beginning the...
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The crushing impact a pending criminal charge can have on someone’s life should not be underestimated. Often, the mere fact that you have been accused of a crime causes others in the community to think less of you, to avoid you socially, or even fo...
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Robbery is a major felony carrying a severe penalty. Using or possessing a deadly weapon during the commission of a robbery carries up to life in prison under Florida law. It’s important to understand what actions constitute robbery. O...
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One of the laws many people are unfamiliar with is the federal criminal statute prohibiting “sexual tourism.” Because of its relative obscurity, it’s all the more reason for everyone to understand precisely what conduct is illegal under t...
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Whether you're facing minor charges or a serious felony, understanding the criminal case process is crucial for achieving the best possible outcome in your case. Navigating a criminal case in Florida can be an overwhelming and confusing proc...
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Florida is one of 38 states, 3 U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia that has enacted laws permitting the medicinal use of cannabis. But each state has its own set of laws regulating the manner in which marijuana is cultivated, stored, packa...
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The answer to this question is yes. In Florida, it is against the law to be driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle within the state and while under the influence of alcohol or a chemical substance when affected to the extent ...
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Florida’s criminal laws on sexual assault and battery are among the harshest in the nation. In most people’s opinion, only murder is a more heinous crime than sexual battery, which is more commonly referred to as rape. Someone convic...
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The stress of facing felony or misdemeanor charges in criminal court can be overwhelming for the person charged and for their family members. For most of them, the criminal justice process involves detailed procedures they don’t fully underst...
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