If you face criminal charges in Florida, you must attend one or more court hearings before your case goes to trial. These hearings can be intimidating, especially if you are unfamiliar with the legal process, and knowing what to expect can ease the stress. Common...
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What are the consequences of Florida’s Implied Consent Law?
The implied consent law is crucial in cases involving driving under the influence (DUI). Aside from impacting the legal process, it may also affect potential penalties. In Florida, the law operates under the principle of implied consent. The term means that by...
The difference between assault and aggravated assault in Florida
Florida laws can be complex and confusing for many people. Two terms that often cause confusion are "assault" and "aggravated assault." Both are serious offenses, but they differ in several key ways. The differences lie in their specific definitions and the severity...
Understanding the Florida ignition interlock system
When facing DUI charges in Florida, one may have concerns about the future. A DUI conviction can come with repercussions that can impact one both on a personal level and professionally. In some cases, one may lose their driving privileges for a set time. Like other...
The key components of successful reentry
When someone in Florida makes a bad decision resulting in jail time, the day of their release leaves them with some decisions to make. They can take the necessary steps to turn their life around, or they can revert back to the lifestyle that led to incarceration....
Challenging the results of a field sobriety test in court
In Florida, field sobriety tests are commonly used by law enforcement to determine if a driver is impaired. However, the results of these tests can be challenged in court and may only sometimes be accurate. If you face charges of DUI from on the results of a field...
Drug possession defenses
Persons arrested in Florida on drug possession could face felony or misdemeanor charges based on several factors. A significant amount of drugs may lead to a possession with intent to distribute charge and a possibly lengthy sentence. Those arrested with a more...
What are common examples of health care fraud?
Health care fraud continues to rank as one of the crimes most commonly prosecuted in Florida, where authorities seek to recover billions of dollars lost due to scams. One of the reasons that this type of fraud is so prevalent can be found in the many types that exist....
What can you expect from a criminal trial?
Facing Florida criminal charges is a stressful situation to go through. You should educate yourself about the process of a criminal trial to calm your nerves by knowing how it unfolds. Appearing before the judge Criminal procedure in Florida requires that people see a...
How to prepare for your preliminary hearing
For Florida residents getting ready for their preliminary hearing, it's not always clear what you're preparing for. The legal process is often drawn out and complicated, and it takes professional insight to know what lies ahead. Preliminary hearings are part of the...