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In the last three or four decades, computer technology has exploded. Many Florida residents join the millions of others across the country, and the globe, who have an online life, and you may be one of them. Individuals aren't the only ones who have joined the digital...
It is important to acknowledge that there is a distinction between the terms assault and battery and the two are handled as separate offenses in the courts in Florida. Assault requires the threat and fear of an imminent force and harm on a victim, while battery is...
When a Florida resident is arrested for committing a crime, they will generally be arraigned in court. During their arraignment, the court will inquire as to what plea the individual will offer and although there can be alternate pleas offered individuals generally...
Not every state permits the use of deadly force as a means of self- defense. Florida residents are fortunate to have a statute permitting you to "stand your ground." Since the law is relatively new, it is still evolving, and lawmakers are presently considering a bill...
A number of defenses exist that may mitigate or overcome an assault or battery charge. However, the availability of each defense will turn on whether the facts of the case support its assertion. If a Florida resident fails to prove a defense and support it with...
You may be familiar with the phrase "copping a plea," which is commonly uttered in crime and courtroom movies and TV shows. Copping a plea refers to pleading guilty and accepting penalties for criminal charges in exchange for not going to trial. Negotiating this...
If you have been charged with a crime, you will have to make many important decisions regarding your defense. Perhaps the most basic question you need to answer is, "Should I take my case to trial or have the matter settled with a plea bargain?"There are a number of...
An accusation of sexual misconduct on campus is not something you should take lightly. From the moment the person filed the complaint with the college Title IX department, your future was in jeopardy. You may think everything will be fine because you know you are...
Six deaths, reportedly cold and calculated. Five children and their mother, the confessed killer's wife. If you have watched the news routinely in the past six years, you are probably familiar with hearing about the atrocity. It is almost impossible to wrap your mind...
If you have been convicted of a felony crime it is expected that the light of hope you have clung to may falter. But it is important that you do not let it extinguish.There are several reasons why your future is still yours to take back. If you are innocent, you are...