Every criminal defendant hopes to resolve their case without a conviction, but that’s not always possible. Whether you lose at trial or eventually accept a plea deal, mitigation will become a big part of your defense. Judges consider numerous factors before passing...
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Facing a DUI with a commercial license? You need to defend it
When you drive a commercial vehicle, you’re held to a higher standard than other drivers. If you decide to drive while intoxicated, then you could face a DUI and end up losing your license. The interesting thing about DUIs for those with commercial licenses is that...
How much trouble can you get into for tattooing a minor in Florida?
For a lot of people, a tattoo is akin to a rite of passage. A lot of people get them to celebrate certain events in their lives or to commemorate something significant they’ve experienced. Tattoos are so common these days that almost everyone has one or wants one --...
What should you know about vehicle searches?
When you see the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind you, it’s easy to become nervous even if you don’t have anything illegal in the automobile. Knowing that there’s something in the car that’s not supposed to be there can make you even more nervous. You might...
How much right do you have to defend yourself or others in a public place in Florida?
Florida, like many other states, has adopted a “Stand Your Ground” law that is based on the age-old Castle Doctrine that gives people a right to protect themselves and their families from unlawful intruders. Unlike many other states, however, Florida’s Stand Your...
What is the age of consent for teenagers in Florida?
Teenagers are notorious for making questionable decisions, and their problematic behaviors stem at least in part from the fact that their frontal lobe has not yet fully developed. Teenagers and young adults aren't always aware of the long-term implications of their...
Can the police look through your trash?
You know that you have a right to privacy in your own home. If the police do not have a warrant and you do not consent to a search of your home, they can’t come in and look for evidence. This applies when you’re home -- they may knock and ask for consent just to see...
Pocketknives and concealed carry in Florida
Florida allows people to open carry knives, meaning you can have a knife on your belt where everyone can see it. However, concealing a knife changes things drastically from a legal standpoint. You can get a concealed weapon permit and then you can carry a hidden...
Why is it a bad idea to defend yourself in court?
If you get arrested on criminal charges, you may be tempted to save yourself some money and defend yourself on the charges. But this is an almost universally bad idea. There's a good reason why attorneys must go to law school and then pass the bar in order to practice...
Juries can suffer from confirmation bias
There are many different types of bias that can influence a jury trial. The court's goal is to weed these things out and eliminate the jurors who hold these biases. If someone is biased against women, for instance, they would not be allowed to sit on the jury for a...
