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What Happens If You Violate Probation
If you have been found guilty of a crime in the State of Florida, a judge may choose to sentence you to probation instead of...
What Are Sex Crimes in Florida
Sex crimes are serious business in the State of Florida. If you are charged with and convicted of a Florida sex crime, a judge could...
What Constitutes Burglary Under the Law
In Florida, a guilty finding or conviction for burglary can land you in jail. In St. Petersburg criminal cases, the State—or the prosecution—has the burden...
How to Defend Against a Sex Crime Charge
A sex crime conviction—and even a charge or arrest—has the potential to ruin your life. As soon as the police begin investigating you for participating...
What Qualifies as Self Defense in Florida
Lawful self-defense in Florida may consist of deadly force or non-deadly force, depending upon the circumstances. The purpose of self-defense is to excuse otherwise unlawful...
Defending Against DUI Manslaughter Charges
If you are found guilty or convicted of DUI manslaughter in the State of Florida, you can be subject to serious criminal fines, prison time,...
Types of Theft Charges in Florida
Under Florida law, theft is an umbrella term that is used to describe a variety of separate crimes. Theft crimes always involve some sort of...
How Criminal Probation Works
In a nutshell, criminal probation is a type of community supervision that a judge or court imposes as an alternative to jail time and other...
Voluntary vs Involuntary Manslaughter What Is the Difference
Under Florida law, the primary difference between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter largely revolves around the element of intent. Although both types of manslaughter are viewed...
What Is Probable Cause in Florida
Probable cause has a very precise meaning under the law. If a judge issues a warrant, such as a search warrant, he or she must...