Philip J. Bonamo, PartnerFlorida Bar Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney In a recent appellate court decision, the 2nd District Court of Appeal for Florida ruled that law enforcement cannot search a vehicle only on the basis of smelling cannabis. The case stemsfrom the Tampa Bay area, when in 2023 the police, during a routine stop […]
From time to time, I will receive a call from individuals who have gone through thelengthy process under Florida law to obtain what is called an Order of Expungement to have theircriminal charge/case removed from the public record and to have the court file physicallydestroyed. They have qualified for such Order due to their criminal […]
With the recent end to the Florida legislative session, the Governor of Florida has signed into law 174 bills sent to him for review and approval. Several of the news laws, which will take effect either July 1 or October 1 of this year, deal with criminal law statutes. A few of the new criminal […]
In consulting with prospective clients regarding a family law case, including a dissolution of marriage case, one question that is often asked by the person is if they need to file or disclose to the Court in the case their financial information. Understandably, many people are hesitant or reluctant to place with the Court file […]
