Lewd and lascivious molestation in Florida is criminal conduct that carries severe penalties, including a minimum mandatory 25-year prison sentence in some cases. The penalties vary in severity depending on the facts of the case. The age of the perso...
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When the police and prosecutors bring criminal charges against an individual in Florida, the balance of power between the two sides of the case is extremely tilted in favor of the state. The government has almost unlimited financial and manpower reso...
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When it comes to criminal defense, it is critical to understand the nuances of the law. One such nuance is whether police can charge someone for a crime without a victim's consent. In many cases, victims are not comfortable pressing char...
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Florida law severely penalizes anyone convicted of committing a sexual battery. The criminal conduct considered to be “sexual battery” includes a wide range of nonconsensual sexual contact with another person. The punishment for the crime i...
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A DUI arrest in Florida carries more than just the threat of jail, fines, and community service if you are convicted. The most immediate consequence of your DUI arrest is the administrative suspension of your driver’s license. The law in Florida gi...
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Perjury is a serious crime that judges and prosecutors think strikes at the very heart of the judicial system. Our entire criminal and civil justice process depends on the sworn testimony of witnesses who report what they know, what they’ve seen, a...
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The concept of “burden of proof” is an important legal term that many people are not familiar with. It is a vital concept in our legal system as it ensures that justice is served fairly and without bias. In criminal defense cases, it i...
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If you are arrested on drug charges in Florida, you are probably eager to know what will happen next. The criminal justice system operates on a very strict set of rules called the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure. The purpose of these...
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Does your child have a cell phone? A smartphone? Stanford University reported in a 2022 study that 25% of children received phones by age 10.7, and 75% by age 12.6. Nearly all children had phones by the age of 15 years. By the end of the study, 99% o...
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When it comes to defending against sex crimes, Florida’s “Romeo & Juliet Law” modifies the penalties for individuals involved in consensual sexual relationships with minors. While the law does not excuse or condone such behavio...
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