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Even though someone may commit a crime without knowing that the action they are taking is illegal, in most cases ignorance is no defense in criminal prosecutions. But the intent to commit a crime is nonetheless always taken into consideration in the decision whether...
Most would consider a traffic stop to be a relatively minor criminal offense. In many cases, you will go to traffic court which is a simpler procedure than the usual circuit court proceeding.Problems arise when, in the course of a routine traffic stop, law...
The reassignment of a judge at the courthouse in Hillsborough County illustrates how the work of a criminal defense attorney may continue long after the conclusion of a criminal trial and the imposition of penalties at sentencing. A Florida appellate court cited the...
Florida law distinguishes between two types of crimes that involve illegal drugs: possession, and possession with intent to distribute. This post breaks down how these two crimes differ from each other.Under the law, possession with intent to distribute illegal drugs...
The general perception about being accused of driving under the influence is that it is an easy matter for police and prosecutors to prove. After all, they have modern technology on their side, in the form of devices that can sample your breath or even your blood to...
If you have been accused of a crime in Florida, your first line of defense – if the matter goes to trial, and you have pleaded not guilty – is to contest the charges in court. If you and your attorney are successful in establishing at least a reasonable doubt as to...
Over the years, as scientific advances have made DNA evidence more prevalent in determining guilt and innocence, cases that were decided years ago without its use may be subject to reexamination. One of those cases involves a man convicted of three murders, which...
The legal status of marijuana has gone through a dramatic change over the past decade. For many years the federal government has been embroiled in a nationwide and international war against drugs which has yielded mixed results.With the overpopulation of federal and...
In an earlier post we addressed the question of what constitutes theft in the state of Florida. As a refresher, Florida defines theft, and its variations, including larceny and embezzlement as well as other specific crimes that involve taking the property of another,...
A Tampa man was recently arrested for marijuana possession after being pulled over because a light was out on his car. Police smelled the medical marijuana he was taking home for his father's treatment and searched his car.After the man's father became ill with...