LIST OF NEW FLORIDA LAWS THAT TOOK EFFECT ON JANUARY 1ST, 2024

The Florida 7 year rule applies to background checks, adverse possession and divorce.

FELONY BATTERY The prosecutor can also charge a defendant with felony battery if this is a subsequent offense. Felony battery…

WHAT IS LARCENY? Similar to burglary, however, the major difference is that with larceny, the perpetrator does not commit the…

ASKING TO SIGN A MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION.

You should never agree to sign the at-fault insurance company’s blanket medical authorization.

Although DUI typically involves a defendant operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, DUI is not a traffic violation

Jury Duty Scams are occurring more often in Florida, State officials from Tallahassee to Miami have issued warnings about the latest wave of jury duty scams.

Pinellas Mental Health Court offers defendants a second chance

Petit Theft of the Second Degree Petty theft of the second degree usually involves property stolen which has a value…

Important tips of what not to do if you’re in an accident involving Personal Injury: There are a few very…

MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE A motion to suppress is a motion that revolves around the exclusion of evidence from trial….

Here are some general facts about personal injury law in Florida. Keep in mind that laws often change, so it’s always a good idea to consult with a legal professional for the most current information:

WHAT DOES DUTY OF CARE MEAN? A: A driver of a motor vehicle has a legal duty to drive safely….

Important Steps to take after a Personal Injury: Important Steps to take after a personal injury – whether severe or…

TAMPA ATTORNEYS Fernandez Law Group Did you know you may be able to get your criminal record sealed or expunged?…

Florida jurisdictions working to impose harsher penalties for career criminals