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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Florida DUI laws are among the toughest in the nation. Every week seems to bring news of another tragic DUI accident in which the driver of another car, a pedestrian, or the impaired driver themselves are severely injured or killed in a tragic alcoho...
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If you're facing criminal charges related to a sex offense in Florida, you may be wondering if you'll end up on the state's sex offender registry. The registry is one of the most serious and long-lasting consequences of a conviction for a sexual crim...
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The Florida Sex Offender Registry is a publicly accessible database listing the names, addresses, and other personal information of people who have been convicted of any one of several sex-related crimes in Florida. Once a person is required to regis...
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With technology advancing at lightning speed, new investigatory techniques are continually being developed to assist police and prosecutors in detecting and prosecuting crime. But some convictions and acquittals still depend on something as old and n...
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Having a DUI charge can be a stressful experience for anyone, but it is important to know what to expect when you go to court. To help ensure that you make the best impression in court, we offer some advice on how to dress for your court appearance.Â...
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Ignition Interlock Devices (IIDs) are not mandatory after a first-offense DUI in Florida. However, even if a first DUI offense, the court may require a driver to use an IID if the judge believes it is warranted. In second and subsequent DUI cases, ig...
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Stopping and penalizing human trafficking has become a top priority of the federal government. Every state has criminal laws prohibiting human trafficking and imposing severe penalties, including Florida, FS 787.06. Federal law enforcement focuses it...
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In Florida, criminal sexual contact is an act of non-consensual touching of another person without penetration or union with the female genital, oral, or anal organ of another for the purpose of sexual gratification.   Under Florida statut...
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