Florida law governing the possession of firearms by someone who is under a domestic restraining order is found in Florida Statute § 790.233, which provides the following: “A person may not have in his or her care, custody, possession, o...
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The immediate criminal penalties and the decades-long consequences of a Florida DUI conviction are serious and damaging. In most cases, a DUI conviction will not stop an otherwise qualified American citizen from obtaining a U.S. passport. ...
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Failing to register as a sex offender in Florida following a conviction is a third-degree felony under Florida law. If convicted, the penalty for failing to comply with Florida’s sex offender registration requirements is up to five years in prison,...
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Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense, and the repercussions are even greater for minor drivers. Underage DUI can result in criminal charges, license suspension, and other consequences that can hinder a minor's life. ...
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The grand jury is a fundamental part of the American criminal justice system. The purpose of the grand jury is to protect individuals from being charged with serious crimes purely on the whim of an individual prosecutor. The grand jury’s prot...
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Possessing, brandishing, or using a firearm during the commission of a violent crime or while violating the control substance act brings extraordinarily harsh penalties under federal law. Congress enacted a network of federal statutes that empowers ...
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Florida law requires the collection of DNA samples from every person charged with or convicted of a felony and from many defendants convicted of a special class of misdemeanors. DNA is now one of the most powerful forms of evidence used in American c...
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When a driver is charged with DUI in Florida, they are usually released while the case proceeds through the judicial process. The conditions under which they are released depend on the facts and circumstances of each case and the person’s history a...
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Florida law treats all DUI offenses seriously. But there are circumstances under which even a first-time DUI offense can be punishable by an enhanced penalty and constitute a second, separate criminal offense altogether. Under Florida Statute 3...
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Many people think theft and robbery are the same. But there are significant distinctions in how the law treats the two crimes. One of the most important points to remember is that there are many types of theft. Robbery is only one of the ways someone...
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