When you and your ex were together, he or she sent you some explicit photos. When the two of you broke up, you didn’t delete the photos. Or perhaps you deleted them off of your phone, but you still have access to them in the message thread or through a cloud backup...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Criminal Defense
2 mistakes to avoid if you’ve been falsely accused of date rape
It is many people’s worst nightmare, but it happens: you had a great weekend with the person you love. Next, they are accusing you of date rape. And before you can wrap your mind around it, everyone (from your family to friends and co-workers) knows about it. In fact,...
The minimum age to buy a gun in Florida is still 21 – for now
Laws regarding firearms stir strong feelings among a great many people. They’re among the most hotly debated laws in the country. That can make things confusing for those who want to be law-abiding gun owners. Right now, the law that raised the minimum age for...
Can you share your medical marijuana?
Florida law may not allow for the use of recreational marijuana, as many other states now do. But it does allow for the use of medical marijuana. Those who have a qualifying condition can get a medical marijuana card and use it to treat their symptoms. What you may be...
Do you have a duty to retreat from a violent altercation?
If you are facing violent action from another individual, you do have a right to defend yourself. Self-defense can be used to protect you, your family or another individual who is in danger. Essentially, the person who is not the aggressor is allowed to use force if...
Is it legal for the police to search your trash in Florida?
Given that the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives some pretty broad protections, most people are justified in believing that their homes really are their castles – and the police can’t search them without a warrant. However, what about your trash? You may...
What constitutes self-defense in Florida
You have a right to defend yourself against imminent danger to your life or well-being. Therefore, you are justified to use force to protect yourself when someone attacks you or puts you in fear for your safety. That said, a self-defense claim must meet specific...
How do judges determine sentences?
If you are facing criminal charges of any kind, understanding what sentence you could face is crucial. You cannot afford to rely on what the prosecution tells you. They may try to convince you to take a plea deal by telling you that, if you don’t accept, they will...
Understanding Florida’s sexual cyberharassment law
Technology is capable of changing far more quickly than the law. However, eventually, laws do catch up. Cyberharassment laws are now common across the country. Harassment, including threats, via email, social media and elsewhere on the internet has become all too...
What do gun owners need to know about Florida’s red flag law?
Despite the rights granted by the Second Amendment allowing Florida citizens to lawfully own firearms, there are many circumstances in which people may lose their firearm ownership rights. For example, those dishonorably discharged from the military or those convicted...