A first-time misdemeanor for a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction in Florida is punishable by up to 9 months in jail.

Calls with law enforcement can be recorded without their consent

Recent bail reform laws may be causing overcrowding in jails

Can insurance companies sue schools for PIP claim reimbursements? On July 3, 2024, the 4th District Court of Appeals ruled that school districts retain sovereign immunity from such suits, conflicting with a 2019 2nd District Court of Appeals decision.

HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR DUI DEFENSE IN TAMPA PRESERVING EVIDENCE: There are many potential pieces of evidence that a defendant…

Bill provides for child support if a drunk driver kills a minor’s parent

VIOLATION OF PROBATION WARRANT A Violation of Probation Warrant is an arrest warrant that can be issued for violations of…

Mistake of Fact or Law Defense in Criminal Cases If an alleged crime was made under a reasonable and honest…

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New law makes it a felony to attack a defense attorney or public defender.

Florida Attorney General warns criminals of harsher penalties in the wake of Hurricane Milton

Generally, Florida law allows for the prosecution of computer crimes, often resulting in a third-degree felony. Punishment is delivered with a prison sentence of up to five (5) years and fines of up to $5,000 or both.
Any offense against intellectual property, including the illegal downloading of music and movies is typically punishable as a third-degree felony. If the defendant also intended to commit fraud or theft, the charges may be increased to a second-degree felony.

Florida Supreme Court gears up for marijuana legalization arguments

RELEASED ON RECOGNIZANCE (ROR) After you’ve been arrested in Florida, you may qualify for a release on recognizance (ROR) under…

COMMON REAR-END COLLISION INJURIES The most commonly cited injury from rear-end collisions is whiplash, which is caused by a sudden…