Law enforcement authorities in Florida are very harsh when it comes to domestic violence accusations. Considering how serious the crime is, the penalties associated with it are also hefty, and may include both jail time and monetary charges. The complicated regulations make building a case without professional help even tougher. Whether falsely accused or not, […]
When it comes to regulations around “consent” in sexual relationships, Florida sex crime laws are both strict and liberating at the same time. While being charged with violating consent laws can place someone directly on the “sex offenders” list with lasting repercussions, the Romeo and Juliet law allows two parties, close enough in age, to […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed into law HB95, which intensifies the regulations and penalties against the crime of sale and distribution of opioids in the State. It seems the authorities are bent on cracking down on opioid crimes more rigorously, due to the long-sustained challenges that opioids have caused across the State, especially for […]
Sex crimes are one of the most vigorously punished in Florida and carry some of the most stringent and long-lasting penalties compared to other crimes in the state. With the police resorting to techniques like sting operations to uncover sex crimes, instances of innocent individuals getting entangled in aggressive police action are also on the […]
The State of Florida treats sex crimes with the most stringent regulations, and offenders can expect long-term penalties including, but not limited to, registration as a sex offender, monetary charges, and even jail time. The complicated laws around sex crimes in Florida make the situation even tougher for someone who is falsely accused, but lacks […]
You don’t want to show up unprepared to court when you are facing a criminal charge or being accused of a crime. Ignorance of rights, legal nuances, and proper court procedures often leads most people to losing their case. When you have to appear in court, there are also numerous standard procedures to be followed. […]
You are likely to be familiar with most of Florida’s more prevalent sex crimes, including prostitution and rape. However, these are not the only punishable sex offenses in the state. Numerous less well-known sex offenses not only have the same severe, lifelong repercussions as more well-known ones, but are occasionally even committed accidentally because of […]
One or both parties may be detained for assault and battery if an argument or disagreement gets out of hand and one party turns violent or threatens someone. A conviction for assault and battery in Florida results in a lifelong criminal record, fines, and jail time due to its severe character. Consider enlisting the assistance […]
Sexual battery, also known as rape, is one of the most vigorously pursued offenses in Florida and carries some of the most severe and long-lasting consequences of any criminal violation. Besides, most rape trials typically come down to the accuser’s word versus the accused’s, complicating the defense of Sexual Battery claims. The definition of sexual […]
Being accused of drug trafficking in Florida is equivalent to facing the most serious offense the state has to offer. Consequences of conviction can be terrible and life-altering. Florida is a little behind the times compared to other states that have begun to create a fairer system for penalizing those found guilty of nonviolent drug […]