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Possession With Intent To Sell In Florida
Florida law specifies several different types of drug-related crimes, one of which is possession with intent to sell or distribute (PISD). This is seen as a more severe offense than simple possession, because PISD has the potential to do more damage to society than one person indulging themselves in private. If you have been… Read More »
Hearsay In Domestic Violence Cases
When a person is charged with a crime of domestic violence in Florida, their first move should be to enlist a domestic violence defense attorney well versed in this type of case. There are many different possible defenses to domestic violence-related crimes, but many of them revolve around documentary evidence and witness testimony. These… Read More »
Domestic Violence & The “Duty To Retreat”
As of 2023, 28 U.S. states (including Florida) and Puerto Rico had laws known as “stand your ground” laws, which echo the common-law “castle doctrine” in eliminating any duty to retreat from a violent home invader. One of the areas of law where “stand your ground” is perhaps most relevant is in discussing crimes… Read More »
Is Entrapment A Valid Defense To Florida Drug Charges?
Drug crimes in Florida are prosecuted aggressively, as they are seen as crimes against society, not just against an individual. If you have been charged with possession, sale, or trafficking of illegal substances, it is crucial that you take this situation seriously, but you are still entitled to your day in court. Your attorney… Read More »
Has Your Child Been Charged With A Drug Offense?
It is an unfortunate truth that more and more young people are experimenting with drugs at younger ages, and sometimes, they are caught by law enforcement when they do so. It can be a parent’s worst nightmare to hear that their child has been charged with a drug crime, but an experienced attorney can… Read More »
Violating A Domestic Violence Injunction Is A Crime
A domestic violence injunction (DVI) is issued in a case where an alleged victim can show that they have either been a victim of domestic violence, or have “reasonable cause to believe” that they will very soon become a victim of domestic violence. If you have a DVI currently enforced against you, it is… Read More »
A “Reasonable Fear” Of “Imminent Harm” in Domestic Violence Cases
The Florida legislature has passed many different laws in order to protect alleged victims of domestic violence, including the granting of injunctions (also called restraining orders) against alleged abusers. Many people think it is easy to obtain a domestic violence injunction (DVI), while in reality, the petitioner must demonstrate that the situation is serious… Read More »
Directed Verdicts In Florida Drug Cases
If you have ever been on a Florida jury, you may be aware that the process differs somewhat from what is seen in the movies, but much of it remains the same. Jurors are not supposed to be influenced in terms of their verdict by anything but the evidence presented to them – but… Read More »
What Is – And Is Not – Domestic Violence In Florida
The average person tends to think that domestic violence is always physical and always happens between spouses. In reality, Florida’s domestic violence law is broad, covering a wide variety of offenses against a defined group of people. If you have been involved in a domestic dispute, it is extremely important to be aware of… Read More »
The Concept Of Possession In Florida Drug Cases
When a person is found to have a controlled substance physically on their person, they are said to have possession of it. However, Florida law also recognizes a different type of possession of drugs, referred to as ‘constructive’ possession, which does not require physically having drugs in your pocket. Either one is sufficient to… Read More »