GENERAL FACTS ABOUT PERSONAL INJURY LAW IN FLORIDA

HABITUAL OFFENDERS Florida imposes harsher penalties on defendants with multiple prior convictions, as is typical for most states. A defendant…

Out of County and Out of State Warrants are usually issued by a Judge who is outside of the present jurisdiction.

As per the Florida Statutes, Chapter 901.08, the issue of warrant when offense triable in another county.

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

With a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida, it is possible to protect some or all of a settlement or award depending on what other assets a debtor has.

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

IS YOUR LICENSE SUSPENDED IMMEDIATELY AFTER A DUI IN FLORIDA? In Florida, a driver’s license is immediately suspended upon arrest…

There is an optional type of insurance called Medical Payment Coverage, or MedPay, that would cover the remaining 20% of your medical bills not covered by PIP, plus a potential of additional coverage after PIP’s $10,000 threshold is reached.

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.

Q:  WILL A DUI SHOW UP ON A BACKGROUND CHECK IN FLORIDA? Yes, DUI convictions are part of the public…

Their goal is to put people into a financial predicament that forces them to act sooner, and take less.

If a child or juvenile is arrested, the minor child will be transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center to begin an intake process and will be questioned.

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RIGHT TO REQUEST A BOND HEARING At the time of a defendant’s First Appearance, if no reasonable bond is set,…