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Violating A Florida Domestic Violence Injunction
Domestic violence injunctions (DVIs) exist to protect alleged victims from mistreatment by their abusers. A court can grant a temporary or long-term injunction if an alleged victim can show the appropriate grounds that make it necessary, and if one is granted against you, it is crucial that you not try to contact your alleged… Read More »
Vehicle Searches & Drug Crimes
Drug crimes are by far the most common offenses in the United States, with Florida experiencing many of them simply due to its geography. Because of this, vehicle searches during traffic stops are quite common, with many officers on high alert for drugs being transported or smuggled. If you are stopped on a major… Read More »
Drug Convictions In Florida May Have Immigration Consequences
Whether possession, distribution, or trafficking, drug-related offenses are taken extremely seriously in the United States. Florida is one of the states with the harshest drug policy, imposing mandatory minimum sentences and other serious consequences on defendants. However, what many Floridians are unaware of is that drug crimes can also affect a person’s immigration status,… Read More »
Dealing With False Domestic Violence Accusations In Florida
It is a common myth in the U.S. that the majority of domestic violence and sexual assault accusations are false, made up to get attention for the alleged victim or to harm the person against whom the allegations are made. In reality, the majority of domestic violence claims are very real, and affect all… Read More »
Former Palm Beach State Attorney Dave Aronberg Reflects on the Travis Rudolph Case
Palm Beach State Attorney Dave Aronberg’s term expired on Monday January 6 at midnight. He reflects in one part of the video below about the Travis Rudolph Case and how his office was unable to gain a conviction. Attorneys Marc Shiner and Heidi Perlet represented Mr. Rudolph who was found not guilty in 2023… Read More »
Recreational Cannabis Bill Fails At The Florida Polls
In 2016, Florida law expanded to allow medical cannabis use, with more than 60 percent of voters approving the option for those with “debilitating illnesses.” Ever since, a movement to broaden cannabis legalization into recreational use has steadily taken root in the state, with the latest ballot initiative appearing during the November 2024 election…. Read More »
Domestic Violence In Florida LGBTQ+ Partnerships
Domestic violence crimes are not exclusively a province of heterosexual couples; unfortunately, crimes of intimate partner violence (IPV) are just as common, if not more so, in the LGBTQ+ community, though they are generally reported less often. If you have been accused of domestic violence against your partner or spouse, and you are a… Read More »
Suspect In Florida Domestic Violence Stabbing Arrested In Houston
In late November 2024, an 18-year old Orlando woman was arrested in Houston, Texas, on suspicion of stabbing her boyfriend to death. She allegedly stabbed him in August after an argument that escalated into a physical confrontation. It remains to be seen whether the woman will be extradited to Florida to stand trial, or… Read More »
Unlawful Prescription Drug Possession In Florida
In the 2000s, Florida was notorious for its “pill mills,” which were unethical medical clinics that essentially prescribed opioids for non-existent conditions, either to feed addictions or for later sale. While most were legislated out of existence in the early 2010s, their legacy remains in Florida’s law, as those who possess controlled substances without… Read More »
Potential Penalties For Drug Possession In Florida
Drug possession is one of the most commonly charged offenses in Florida. While the state has some of the harshest drug laws in the U.S., the sentences will vary if one is convicted. There are a handful of factors that can affect the nature of a person’s sentence, and if jail time is involved,… Read More »