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Can You Get Probation Terminated Early
The good news about probation in Florida is that it is not a conviction. However, any violation of probation, whether it involves a failure to...
Do You Have to Consent to a Police Car Search
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects citizens from unlawful search and seizure. Pursuant to this rule, the police generally cannot search your...
Should You Answer Questions from Police
The general rule of thumb when dealing with the police is that you should not say anything if you suspect that you may be implicated...
What Is a Preliminary Hearing in a Criminal Case
A criminal court case consists of more steps than just a trial – there are several steps a defendant and his or her lawyers must...
Is Marijuana Legal in Florida
The subject of the legalization of marijuana has become a hot-button issue in recent years, with several states legalizing it for medical usage, and a...
Understanding Your Miranda Rights
Under both the Florida Constitution and the Constitution of the United States, in a criminal matter, a person may not be compelled to testify as...
Do You Need a Lawyer for a Minor Theft Charge
Theft encompasses many different crimes under Florida law. Minor thefts – or ‘petit thefts,’ as they are sometimes called – are less serious theft crimes, such...
How Drug Crime Penalties Can Be Enhanced
Any criminal charge or allegation related to possession or distribution of illicit drugs has the potential for harsh legal penalties and consequences. However, some drug...
The Professional Consequences of a DUI
Government employees and professional drivers are not the only ones whose careers may suffer as the result of a Florida DUI conviction. Any conviction, even...
Florida Drug Courts What You Should Know
Were you aware that the state of Florida actually began the national drug court movement by creating the first drug court in the United States? Currently, Florida...