Your Guide To Understanding Florida Stalking Laws
In the United States, there are 7.5 million incidents of stalking every year. Women are more likely to be stalked than men, but this is an issue that can affect people of any gender, race, age, and socioeconomic class. Although most people think they know exactly what stalking is, the truth is that there are […]
Can I Get My Probation or Community Control Modified or Terminated Early?
If you have been placed on probation or community control, a judge may modify or terminate a term of probation or community control and discharge you at any time. When satisfied that it will be in the best interests of justice and the welfare of society, a judge may discharge a probationer or offender on […]
What Are the Penalties for Leaving the Scene of a Crash?
Do not leave the scene of a crash without complying with the reporting requirements. Leaving the scene of a crash is a criminal offense. The penalties depend on the damage caused by the crash and whether anyone was injured or killed. If you or a loved one have been involved in a hit-and-run crash in […]
What Are the Penalties for DUI in Florida And How Do I Get My Drivers License Back?
If you drink and drive you may get arrested and do some jail time. You may lose your driver’s license, pay heavy fines, do community service, probation, DUI school, and pay much higher auto insurance rates. Under Florida law, driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances is one offense, proved by impairment or […]
Tips on When You Should Appeal a Criminal Conviction
The only thing that truly ends a case is a verdict of not guilty on all counts. In that case, the prosecution cannot seek a new trial or bring you up on the same charges. But if you’ve received a guilty verdict, it may not be over. If you think you’ve been wrongfully convicted, there […]
Can I Get My Case Transferred to Mental Health Court?
If you or a loved one have been arrested in Hillsborough County and have mental health issues, you may be eligible to have the case transferred to Mental Health Court rather than staying in standard court. Pursuant to Hillsborough County Administrative Order S-2017-036, a mental health court has been established in Hillsborough County to keep […]
Can I Get the Evidence Thrown Out Or Suppressed?
If you or a loved one have been arrested and evidence was seized without a warrant as a result of the arrest you are entitled to a suppression hearing to determine whether the evidence was properly seized. In many cases, a law enforcement officer will improperly seize evidence after a warrantless arrest, without probable cause. […]
What is an Organized Scheme to Defraud?
The term “scheme to defraud” is defined as an ongoing course of conduct with the intent to defraud one or more persons. When charged as an organized scheme to defraud, multiple acts become lesser included offenses, For example, if someone tricks several people into purchasing a bicycle when there is no bicycle, the offender could […]
How to Get A Prescription Drug Charge Dismissed
If you have been charged with a prescription drug offense you may be able to get the charge dismissed. Every criminal defendant is entitled to challenge the charges against him or her. A defendant may request that the judge dismiss or reduce the charges. A criminal defense attorney should determine whether there are any grounds […]
What Is the Difference Between Petit Theft and Grand Theft?
Petit theft is a misdemeanor. Grand theft is a felony. The difference between a misdemeanor and a felony is the value of the property. The felony theft threshold is $750.00 What Is a Theft Threshold? A theft threshold is the value of property stolen that increases the offense from a misdemeanor to a felony. For […]