Category: Criminal Defense
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The Difference Between Battery and Aggravated Battery in Florida Criminal Court
Simple Battery in Florida If you have been arrested in Florida for battery, your first concern should be whether the battery you are charged with is “simple” or “aggravated”. If the battery is simple, this means that you touched a person against their will without any sort of weapon; that person was not over 65…
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Can A Domestic Violence Victim Drop Charges?
In short, the answer is legally no, but indirectly yes. First of all, important to note is what exactly is domestic violence. In Florida, Domestic Violence means any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of…
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I’ve Been Arrested in Florida: What Should I Do Now?
Maybe you were minding your own business. It could have been an accident. Regardless of why you were arrested in Florida, you need to understand that how you act moving forward can have an impact on your case. Things can go smoothly if you do things the right way. Every citizen should know what to…
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The “Castle Doctrine”: Is My Home My Castle?
It’s 2:00 AM, you are sleeping soundly in your bed as your wife lies peacefully next to you. You’ve never even heard or thought about the castle doctrine. Your two kids are fast asleep in their rooms. The house is quiet, still and dark. Things are as they should be this early in the morning.…
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The Federal Criminal Investigation Process
Thanks to movies and television, most people have an automatic idea that comes to mind when they hear terms such as federal prosecution, federal crime or federal investigation. These images range from courtroom sketches of defendants in front of the judge, federal agents carrying boxes out of a business, and, of course, the infamous “perp…
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Should Prisoners Have Access to the Internet?
If a convict doesn’t have access to the internet, it is believed they have a hard time integrating themselves back into the community that existed while they were away. The participation they have in the civilian community is put in limbo because they are not aware of the changes going on around the world. Currently,…
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Assault: Criminal Cases vs. Personal Injury Claims
When an individual is assaulted, there can be two different types of cases. The difference between the two is the key. There are criminal cases and personal injury claims. Both are similar in ways, but there are important differences that are essential. What are criminal cases? In a criminal case, the defendant will be judged…
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Florida’s New Law On Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
In July, a new law was passed that has significant implications for anyone who has been arrested for a crime in which mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines would be in effect. This specifically relates to mandatory minimum sentences for aggravated assault. This could have significant consequences for you if you have recently been arrested for or convicted…
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Seven Things to Do to Not Make Your Arrest Worse
If you have been arrested for a crime in Miami or any of the surrounding areas is what you do is just as important as what a criminal defense lawyer can do on your behalf. A lawyer should always be retained in order to protect you but there are several other steps that you should…
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What a Misdemeanor Arrest in Miami Means?
When you have been arrested for any crime including misdemeanors in Miami it is important to understand your rights and know what you need to do moving forward. Small mistakes at the outset of the process can actually make your case more difficult and increase your chances of being unsuccessful in the event that your…