Criminal DefenseWhat Are the Penalties for Assaulting a Police Officer in West Palm Beach, FL?
When an argument with a police officer turns into an arrest, it can happen before you fully process what is going on. You may have been trying to explain yourself,…
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Resisting ArrestWhat Will Happen if You are Resisting Arrest Without Violence in Florida?
Imagine yourself in a situation where law enforcement officers are attempting to arrest you. While you haven't physically resisted them, you might hesitate to…
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Resisting ArrestResisting Arrest and Florida Law - Can I Face Charges for Resisting Arrest?
Arrest It is essential to know your rights if you are ever in the situation of being arrested. Police are allowed to use reasonable force when making an arrest.…
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You May Legally Resist an Illegal Arrest
In the case of C.W. versus the State of Florida , a juvenile, whose initials were "C.W.," was arrested for the crime of resisting arrest without violence…
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Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer: Was the Officer's Use of Force Legal?
In the case of C.B. versus the State of Florida , a juvenile with the initials "C.B." was found guilty of the crime of battery on a law enforcement…
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Excessive Use of Force? Watch the Video and Decide for Yourself
In a recent federal case called Buckley v. Haddock , the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals was asked to decide whether a deputy sheriff's repeated use of a taser…
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