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

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

There are various reasons attorneys may file a motion to withdraw from representing clients. One of the most common reasons is the client has failed to abide by the terms contained in the representation agreement.

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.

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

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IMPROPER SEARCH & SEIZURE An unreasonable or improper search and seizure is a search and seizure by a law enforcement…

This is a tactic that the at-fault insurance company will use to try to collect any kind of information pertaining to the accident and/or photos that suggest that your injuries are far less serious than you are claiming.

How long after an accident can injuries show up? Based on case studies, researchers have found that: Internal bleeding and/or…

SHOULD I GO TO THE ER AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT? Yes, you should go to the emergency room after a…

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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.

New Florida Laws in 2025 that took effect on January 1st

Search for sex crime victims on cruise ships intensifies

Calls with law enforcement can be recorded without their consent

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