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Police officers have heard every excuse in the book when they catch someone in the act of drunk driving, also known as driving under the influence. Justifications such as “cabs are too expensive” or “I only had a couple of drinks” might sound logical to a mind impaired by alcohol, but they won’t excuse you […]

If you find yourself seeking the services of a criminal defense lawyer in Florida, you might be overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices. Every criminal law firm has a website, and often, the messaging is quite similar. As you narrow down your choices, it can be helpful to know what you should be looking […]

Definition of Burglary The definition of burglary of a dwelling. Structure or conveyance is contained in Section 810.02, Florida Statutes. Under the law, a burglary can occur where: The defendant enters a dwelling, structure, or conveyance owned by or in possession of another person and, at the time of entering, the defendant had the intent […]

Being arrested is strenuous, and the last thing anyone wants is to sit in jail awaiting a trial. Florida has a cash bail system in place, which means you may be required to post bail or a bail bond before being released. Bail and bond are well-known terms, but there is confusion about their meanings […]

Suppose a person possesses property tied to illegal activity, such as property to commit crimes or vehicles to transport narcotics or stolen goods? In that case, they may face civil or criminal asset forfeiture. Unlike Federal law and the laws of other states, Florida does not have criminal forfeiture. Florida only has civil asset forfeiture. […]

Assault and battery are two separate crimes in Florida. You can be charged with either or both. An assault is when violence is threatened and puts the victim in fear. The battery is touching someone against their will or causing bodily harm. To be convicted of battery, you do not need to hurt someone. If […]

If you abuse or neglect an animal in Florida, you can be charged with a crime. Cruelty to animals is illegal in Florida. Neglect includes abandonment and locking up a pet without enough food, water, ample space to move, or ventilation. Types of Animal Cruelty and Their Penalties It is a crime to abuse animals […]

What is an Aggravated Battery Charge? In Florida, Aggravated Battery is the intentional touching of another person with the intent to inflict great bodily harm or to use a deadly weapon. Penalties for the offense include mandatory prison, with a maximum sentence of up to 15 years or more, depending on the application of Florida’s […]

Florida Statute 948.06 states that a violation of probation or community control; revocation; modification; continuance; failure to pay restitution or cost of supervision. (1)(a) Whenever within the period of probation or community control there are reasonable grounds to believe that a probationer or offender in community control has violated his or her probation or community […]

Vehicular Homicide and Florida Law Negligent driving is far different than criminal driving in the eyes of the law. Careless driving subjects a person to civil liability, while criminal driving, which includes vehicular homicide, subjects a person to incarceration. Vehicular Homicide Under Florida Statute 782.071, the crime of vehicular homicide is committed when a person […]