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Regardless of the specific criminal charges you’re facing, there’s a good chance that there’s going to be contradictory testimony when evidence is presented. This can make it challenging for the judge or jury to parse out the truth, resulting in a lot of uncertainty...
When someone is formally charged with a crime, the court may set a financial bond, known as bail, as a condition of release. While bail serves the purpose of ensuring the defendant's appearance in court, excessively high bail amounts can create significant challenges....
United States citizens have the right to free speech. This essentially means that the government cannot put someone in jail simply because they have opinions. People often take this right for granted today, but it was a major step forward at the time of the nation’s...
Domestic violence is a serious issue affecting many families throughout the United States. Florida operates under the preferred arrest policy when concerning domestic violence. Law enforcement officers must make an arrest even after receiving just a single accusation....
Most U.S. states have laws that prohibit drivers from having an open container of alcohol with them while inside a vehicle. For the most part, these open container laws are straightforward: it’s illegal to have a container filled with an alcoholic beverage anywhere...
The internet holds immense power that can make anyone’s life better. But when used excessively, it can lead to devastating outcomes. Our increased exposure to computers and other technological devices in recent decades has opened another way for people to abuse them...
According to Florida statutes, forgery involves falsely making, altering or counterfeiting important documents, like wills, deeds or promissory notes, with the intention of tricking someone and causing harm. Even the use of counterfeit bank notes can land you in...
What often happens in court is that a criminal defendant will plead guilty to reduce their sentence or to avoid prison. However, there is a chance that new evidence may surface or that the defendant would change their mind. In Florida, it is possible to withdraw a...
The public has been on high alert ever since the media put its spotlight on sexual abusers and child predators. But it is understandable given that most predators are somebody the child knows, such as their father, friend, relative, teacher or anybody else who has...
Florida is among the 23 states that still allow the death penalty for certain criminal offenses. In potential death penalty cases, the recommended sentence is decided by the jury separately from the verdict. Up until very recently, jurors had to vote unanimously in...