After a night out, you are on your way home when you see the flashing lights behind you. The next thing you know, your wrists are in cuffs, and you are being read your Miranda rights. Later, you start to wonder if you’re the only party at fault. I mean, surely the bartender who kept…
After having one too many at the bar, you might think you are making the responsible choice by opting to sleep off your buzz in the car. While this is certainly the safer choice, and it will keep you from endangering your life and the lives of the people around you, you may be surprised…
Because theft is considered a crime of dishonesty, the State of Florida is particularly tough when penalizing these types of offenses. It only takes one allegation of grand theft to lead to lengthy prison time, substantial fines, and other severe penalties. Grand theft crimes are serious, and mitigating these types of charges requires a comprehensive…
Civil asset forfeiture is a legal process in which law enforcement can take possession of property they believe was involved in an illegal activity, even if the owner of the assets has not been charged with a crime. Assets that may be seized often include cash, cars, real estate, and other valuables. While asset forfeiture…
Social media has changed the society interacts with each other by giving people the opportunity to stay connected to friends and family members, share thoughts and interests, and even make new connections. But what if this technology is used against us? You might be surprised that something as simple as posting on Facebook or Instagram…
Many people are aware that police officers cannot force you to talk about your case. This is known as your “right to remain silent” and is part of the Miranda rights that are read to you during an arrest. While this protection safeguards your personal right to refrain from talking or providing information to the…
In the United States, politicians have long battled to retain the balance of correcting the country’s pressing mass shooting problem while still respecting Second Amendment rights. Some states, including Florida, have decided to help nullify the issue by enacting Risk Protection Orders (RPOs). Also known as “red flag gun laws,” their intention is to keep…
When someone purposefully obstructs a police officer’s ability to make an arrest or perform their duties by using physical force or violent threats, they could be arrested for resisting arrest. Whether or not resisting arrest includes violence, it remains a serious crime that can be charged as a felony in Florida. If you have been…
It’s not uncommon to believe that, if an officer is trying to arrest you, you can simply run away or fight off the officer in order to avoid jail time. However, more often than not, this tactic ends in a criminal charge for resisting arrest, which often comes with severe penalties if you are convicted….
Our Second Amendment rights may grant the privilege to keep and bear arms, but there are some stipulations. Concealing a firearm in Florida requires holding a valid permit, and choosing to carry a concealed weapon without one could land you with severe consequences. If you are facing a criminal charge for carrying a concealed weapon…
