The vast majority of American citizens and Florida residents are not criminals, and even those who have been convicted of criminal activity are not necessarily criminals. Obviously they are criminals in the eyes of the law, but wrongful convictions are not unheard of....
Boca Raton Florida Legal Blog
Florida law covers many different drug crimes
As you probably know, Florida law has very extensive establishments when it comes to drug charges, which is necessary because there are so many different types and classifications of crimes when drugs are involved. The activity in question will change the possible...
Defense options for criminal charges
Even though residents of the United States, including those in Florida, are considered innocent until proven guilty when it comes to criminal charges, that does not mean that those who are accused of a crime should not take their legal defense seriously. No matter...
What are Florida’s sexual battery laws?
In many states, most sex crimes are given their own classification, treated as separate crimes. This is not the case with Florida law, where many different sex-related crimes all fall under the umbrella of sexual battery. Previously independent crimes such as rape and...
Drug possession in Florida
Almost every citizen in the United States knows that many types of drugs and controlled substances are illegal to manufacture, distribute and even possess. Simply being found with a few grams of cocaine on your person or in your car could be enough to land you in...
Prior convictions could hurt Florida suspects’ cases
One of the most concerning things about being convicted of a crime is the permanent record you will have. Even for minor crimes, though the fines or jail time may be relatively short and simple, you will always have a criminal record to deal with for the rest of your...
How can a DUI lawyer help me?
If you have been charged with a DUI, you may be feeling many different emotions, ranging from fear and anxiety to anger and frustration. You have likely considered consulting with an attorney about your case, but you may not be sure that it is worth the time or...
Florida man arrested for murder of his mother
There are many different crimes in our country's legal system, and depending on the circumstances of a particular crime, suspects may be looking at relatively minor penalties or serious legal consequences such as life in prison. The crimes that tend to have the most...
Florida woman accused of sexually abusing infant
When most people think of sex crimes, they imagine a situation where someone sexually assaults another person by forcefully penetrating them against their will or coercing them into consenting to something they do not want to do. While these are certainly common types...
Does Florida allow capital punishment?
Many people are familiar with the term capital punishment or the death penalty. It is a concept that can be as polarizing an issue as abortion or gun control. Some people feel that capital punishment is essential for punishing those convicted of truly horrendous...