Recent Blog Posts
The Burden Of Proof For A Domestic Violence Injunction
When a person is charged with a crime of domestic violence in Florida, it is common for their alleged victim to seek what is known as a domestic violence injunction (DVI), which used to be called a restraining order. While it is usually possible for them to obtain an ‘ex parte’ injunction (a temporary… Read More »
Florida Has Mandatory Minimum Sentences For Drug Crimes
Mandatory minimum sentences are sentences where a certain specific amount of time must be served without exception – in other words, no parole or early release for that period of time. This is common in drug cases, and while a mandatory minimum period is not normally the entire length of one’s sentence, it can… Read More »
When Does Drug Possession Become Trafficking?
No one likes to think that they might somehow blunder into ‘accidentally’ committing a crime – but Florida is one of the places where it can unfortunately happen if one is particularly unlucky. Florida’s drug laws are some of the strictest in the United States, and the offense of simple drug possession is much… Read More »
Domestic Violence Crimes & Statutes of Limitations
In this day and age, murder (homicide) is one of the few offenses that has no statute of limitations in most countries. The rationale is that the offense is so awful that a perpetrator should not be permitted to simply live out their life before answering for their crime. Most other offenses, including most… Read More »
Why Do Domestic Violence Victims Need Attorneys?
In a criminal case in the United States, the victim or alleged victim is represented in court by the prosecuting attorney (at least in theory), while the defendant is represented by their own attorney. However, many victims of domestic violence choose to retain their own attorney as well, even though they are not being… Read More »
Man Leaves Illegal Drugs Behind After Being Trespassed
A simple trespass call in Holmes County led to drug charges for the person being trespassed. In February 2025, the homeowner called police to have a man removed from their home. However, once the man was gone, he texted the homeowner asking after a baggie of cocaine he had allegedly left behind. Unfortunately, police… Read More »
Are Domestic Violence Case Records Public?
Being charged with a crime of domestic violence is a serious life event that must be taken seriously. Even if you are not ultimately convicted of this type of offense, it is important to realize that unlike in many other states, any state proceeding in Florida – including most lawsuits and criminal cases –… Read More »
Minors Facing Drug Charges In Florida
It is, unfortunately, not uncommon for minors to experiment with drugs, either on their own or with friends. Many do not see it as particularly serious, despite the inherent dangers – but being charged with a criminal offense can be a very rude awakening. If your child has been charged with a drug crime,… Read More »
Lawyer Smuggles “Drug-Laced” Papers Into County Jail
In January 2025, a Jacksonville attorney went to visit a client at Duval County Jail, bringing legal documents and other items. When the documents were inspected, it turned out that the papers were soaked in a substance known as ‘K2’ or synthetic cannabis. The attorney had allegedly reached an agreement with some inmates and… Read More »
The Use Of Social Media In Domestic Violence Cases
In this day and age, many people in the United States feel strongly about their social media, seeing it as a place to express unfiltered thoughts they cannot articulate elsewhere. While this can be catharsis, it does bring significant trouble in many situations. If you have been charged with a crime of domestic violence… Read More »