One of the main reasons that the authorities treat certain criminal activities with such severity is that many crimes beget other criminal activity. For example, many states impose harsh laws on cocaine and heroin not only because of the dangers posed by the drugs...
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Rape laws in Florida
Unlike some states, Florida law does not recognize rape as its own criminal offense. Instead, rape is included as an additional type of sexual battery offense. As such, the prosecution must prove that sexual battery occurred, or that elements of a sexual battery...
Legal defense against criminal charges in Florida
There are an incredibly large number of different criminal charges that an individual could face, and even though some crimes are more serious than others, there are no instances in which being convicted of a crime is ideal. Like many states, Florida law classifies...
What are Florida’s laws regarding heroin?
There are an unbelievable amount of drugs circulating throughout the state of Florida, ranging from legal, prescription drugs to illegal drugs used for recreation or to satisfy an addiction. Many of these drugs are unknown to most people because it would be extremely...
Drunk driving is no minor traffic violation
If you have been pulled over and charged with drunk driving, you may think that it is not a serious issue, that it is like any other traffic violation such as speeding or running a red light, especially if there was no accident and nobody got hurt. However, this is...
Legal defense for all kinds of violent crimes
Florida law recognizes a large variety of violent crimes, each with their own precedents and punishments that can affect a conviction or sentence. That is why you need an attorney who is familiar with each and every one of these violent crimes to ensure that you are...
What is Florida’s criminal statute of limitations?
The statute of limitations in a case is extremely important because it essentially determines whether or not a lawsuit can even be filed. While there are some instances in which a lawsuit is filed after a statute of limitations has expired, these are few and far...
Four Floridians plead guilty to federal drug-related charges
Drug crimes that traverse state lines can easily turn into serious legal difficulty for those involved. Something that already has the potential to lead to prison time or hefty fines can be amplified if federal officials become involved.This is what several Florida...
What to expect from an arrest in Florida
While our country prides itself on offering citizens certain unalienable rights, there are some rights that can vary depending on the state you are in. In Florida, if a law enforcement officer ever takes you into custody, you will officially be under arrest; it is...
Defense against wrongful drunk driving charges
We all do our best to drive as safely as we can, because nobody gets into a car wanting to be involved in an accident. However, sometimes circumstances require that we drive in situations we otherwise would not be driving in. For example, if you are consoling a dear...