NEW VIOLENT CRIMES UNIT ANNOUNCED BY STATE ATTORNEY ANDREW BAIN

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

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

Fernandez Law Group selected for 2017 Tampa Small Business Excellence Award for Personal Injury Law in Tampa, FL FOR IMMEDIATE…

Florida residents and visitors should take note of new laws that started on January 1st, 2024. These newly enacted laws will have an impact on various aspects of public life in the state, from traffic safety to ethics considerations for public officials and investigations related to child protection.

Florida man gets 30 years for distracted driving case that killed 9 year old boy.

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

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.

DRUG MANUFACTURING Drug Manufacturing is defined as the production, preparation, packaging, labeling or re-labeling, propagation, compounding, cultivating, growing, conversion or…

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

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.

Tampa, FL – December 01, 2016 — Fernandez Law Group has been selected for the 2016 Tampa Small Business Excellence…

Tampa Lawyer Frank G. Fernandez receives America’s Most Honored Professionals Award for 2016: The award is the first of its…

Lucy’s Law to enhance boating safety is passed by Florida legislature. In a significant move to improve boating safety, the Florida Legislature has passed “Lucy’s Law,” a bill named in honor of 17-year-old Luciana “Lucy” Fernandez, who tragically lost her life in a boating accident in 2022.

New Florida law affecting homelessness begins October 1st.

Search for sex crime victims on cruise ships intensifies