Double Jeopardy Issues In Destin Molestation Cases
According to Florida Statute 794.011, sexual battery occurs when an individual uses a sexual organ or other object to orally, anally, or vaginally penetrate a complainant who either did not consent to the act or was unable to consent. However, lewd or lascivious offenses, defined in Florida Statute 800.04, involve sexual contact with minors under the age […]
Dress Instructions For Florida DUI Court
How you look and dress for a court appearance – even if you are only in front of a judge or prosecutor for a single moment – can greatly affect your case. These instructions are the product of years of research, and they are not my opinion. These Dress Instructions have been proven to be effective […]
DUI
FLORIDA DUI DEFENSE LAWYER One of the most common driving offenses in the state of Florida is driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs. Though this is a relatively common offense, arrests and charges for DUI should always be taken very seriously. Your first step after an arrest on suspicion of DUI should […]
DUI Resisting Arrest
DUI (URINE TEST; RESISTING AN OFFICER WITHOUT VIOLENCE) 2005: Our client was charged with one count of DUI, but without Refusal to take a breath, blood or urine test. According to the police reports, she was combative, argumentative, uncooperative and verbally abusive. Thus, the resisting arrest charge. Also, the reports claimed she was unable to speak […]
DUI Statute
FLORIDA CRIMINAL LAW 316.193 Driving under the influence; penalties.– (1) A person is guilty of the offense of driving under the influence and is subject to punishment as provided in subsection (2) if the person is driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle within this state and: (a) The person is under the […]
Factors That Can Enhance Or Aggravate A DUI
What Are The Factors That Could Enhance Or Aggravate A DUI? Generally, prior DUIs are big enhancements even if they are outside of the five- and ten-year windows established for minimum sentencing for second and third offense DUIs. Another factor that will enhance a DUI, is one that people don’t really think about and that […]
Florida Assault And Battery Law Explained
Florida Assault & Battery (Domestic Violence and Non-Domestic Violence) Law Frequently Asked Questions All Florida Domestic Violence attorneys must know Florida’s Assault & Battery law as codified in Florida Statute 784, in addition to the Domestic Violence statute. Assault and Battery come in many different forms, includingDomesticViolence and Non-Domestic Violence variations. The hyperlinks on this page will take you […]
Florida Assault & Battery Law | Domestic And Non-Domestic Violence
Florida Assault & Battery (Domestic Violence and Non-Domestic Violence) Law Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Get a ‘No Contact’ order lifted so I can see my family?What are the Penalties?Besides Jail or Prison Time, What are the Consequences?If My Partner Goes in and Explains What Happened, Won’t the State Drop Charges? All Florida Domestic […]
Florida Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers In Okaloosa & Walton
A few years ago, I was speaking to a colleague about the training of new lawyers. Anyone who graduates law school and passes the Bar Exam can become a criminal defense attorney in Florida – even when they have no experience. Needless to say, this is a problem for their clients. After talking for a […]
Florida Concealed Weapon Law | Florida Firearm Law
Legal fees for Violation of Community Control, House Arrest or Probation must be paid up front and in full. If you are looking for a lower legal fee without regard to quality, we are probably not the right legal group for you. Most misdemeanors are $3,500.00 and up while most felonies start at $5,000.00 to […]