Recent Blog Posts
Should I Be Afraid Of False Domestic Violence Allegations?
Being maliciously falsely accused of domestic violence is a common bogeyman in today’s news, even though it happens relatively infrequently. What is more common is a domestic dispute in which the stories of all involved are garbled, and allegations of abuse are levied back and forth. If you have been charged with a crime… Read More »
Woman With Bag “Definitely Not … Full Of Drugs” Arrested On Drug Charges
In mid-January 2025, a woman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia after the car she was riding in was pulled over. Brevard County law enforcement found methamphetamine in the woman’s bag, which bore the legend “Definitely Not A Bag Full Of Drugs.” This was the woman’s second alleged offense… Read More »
Is Stalking A Crime Of Domestic Violence?
Stalking is a criminal offense that only truly became known a few decades ago, with the first anti-stalking law being passed in 1990 in California. Florida’s law was passed in 1992, and sets out in detail the factors that must be present in a case for the law to apply. Because of its often… Read More »
First-Time Drug Offenders In Florida
For people who have never been in trouble with the law before, being arrested for drug possession can be a terrifying experience. Drug crimes are taken seriously in Florida, and because of this, sentences are harsh. Still, as a first-time offender, there are options available to you that may help you to avoid a… Read More »
Domestic Violence Can Be A Warning Sign For Worse
Domestic violence, also called intimate partner violence (IPV), is a phenomenon with many different forms. Someone may commit one crime of this type and vow to never do it again, and others may commit crimes of domestic violence because they feel they can. In early December, a domestic violence incident in Seminole County ended… Read More »
Prosecutor Seeks To Overturn Certain Drug Convictions
In the late 1980s, one of the more pernicious ways in which the Broward County Sheriff’s Office saw fit to try and deal with Florida’s burgeoning crack cocaine epidemic was to try and manufacture it themselves. Many Floridians were convicted of drug crimes when today, most of these offenses could be characterized as entrapment…. Read More »
Statutes Of Limitations & Domestic Violence Crimes
Crimes of domestic violence are taken seriously in Florida, with the law allowing additional penalties for convictions if the underlying offense has an element of intimate partner violence. However, the defendant also has the right to present their side of the story, including any defenses that they feel explain their behavior. One defense that… Read More »
Facts & Myths About Fentanyl Possession
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, designed primarily for use in palliative care and surgery, particularly for cancer patients. However, its potency has unfortunately made it a highly-sought street drug. If you are found to have fentanyl unlawfully in your possession, you will face serious penalties under both state and federal law. That said, there… Read More »
The Consequences Of A Guilty Verdict In Domestic Violence Cases
Domestic violence is a far-too-common phenomenon, affecting at least a double-digit percentage of marriages in the United States. In most cases, a person found guilty of a crime of domestic violence will have to serve at least some jail time, plus paying fines and assorted court costs. However, there are far more potential consequences… Read More »
Is “Drugged Driving” A Crime in Florida?
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a crime in every U.S. state, seen as a crime against society rather than solely against individuals. Florida’s law is particularly serious, with jail time being a possibility even for first-time offenders. However, it is important to keep in mind that driving under the influence (DUI) applies… Read More »