In Florida, sex offender registration is a severe consequence for those convicted of certain sexual crimes. The state has strict laws to protect the community and ensure public safety. Will an indecent exposure charge require a person to register as a sex offender?...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Criminal Defense
Can you claim ‘self-defense’ if you retaliated against your abuser?
Domestic violence is a severe issue affecting many individuals and families. It involves physical, emotional, or psychological abuse by one partner against another. In such situations, victims often feel trapped and may resort to defending themselves. But what happens...
Can you face a murder charge for defending yourself?
Everyone has the right to protect themselves. If you ever find yourself in danger, and your fight or flight instincts tell you to fight, you can do so to defend yourself. But what happens when defending yourself ends in fatally harming another person? You can...
Sexual battery vs sexual assault: are they the same?
Facing charges of sexual assault or sexual battery can be overwhelming and confusing, especially when you are not sure what the differences between the two are. These terms often get used interchangeably, but they refer to different crimes with distinct legal...
What can happen to you if the police find child pornography on your device?
Facing accusations of possessing child pornography can be a terrifying experience with a devastating aftermath. Florida takes these sorts of charges extremely seriously. Furthermore, the personal consequences outside of the courtroom can be life-altering. If you are...
How to handle a false sexual abuse allegation
A false sexual abuse accusation is a serious matter and can affect all aspects of your life. It is natural to feel overwhelmed once you face these allegations, but remember that you have rights and may take legal steps to counter or question these claims. Crucial...
Is it a crime to use a firearm while drunk?
Law-abiding gun owners are expected to be responsible for the way they use their firearms. Although Florida allows the permitless ownership of firearms, gun owners must still respect rules such as the prohibition on open carry. Another rule gun owners in the state...
What is aggravated assault?
Assault, as defined by Florida law, is an intentional threat – either through words or action – to commit violence against another. Normally, this is a misdemeanor offense. But there’s an even more serious form of assault that Florida treats more seriously: aggravated...
Do people need to retreat before defending themselves in Florida?
People generally have the right to act in self-defense when they are at risk of imminent criminal activity. Those who fear for their safety due to the conduct or threats of another party can potentially engage in acts of physical violence with the intention of...
Revenge porn is a crime punishable as sexual cyberharassment
The digital age has brought convenience but also opened a pathway for harmful activities like “revenge porn.” This term refers to the non-consensual sharing or posting of explicit private images or videos of an ex-partner, commonly through social media. This problem...