Category: Criminal Defense

This year saw a sweeping movement in the Florida Legislature of proposed bills that would have had a large impact on the criminal justice system in Florida. While many of these bills did not become law in Florida, there were several that did, and that went into effect a few months ago- July 1, 2022. This article focuses on 2 of the new Florida criminal laws.

If you’ve been charged with more than one crime, you may be experiencing criminal charge stacking. Continue reading to better understand what criminal charge stacking is and how it could affect you.

If you’re facing domestic violence charges in Florida, you may be wondering if there is a chance they could be dropped. You have a good reason to hope for that — the consequences of a domestic violence conviction can be severe and lifelong. After you have been accused of domestic violence, one of the first things you should do is contact a domestic violence defense lawyer in Daytona Beach.

When people speak of forgery, they are referring to the attempt to defraud someone through the use of a false written document. Forgery does not only refer to handwriting. It also includes the production or alteration of any legally significant document by use of a printer, typewriter, or engraver.

There’s no “rule book” to life, and there are often instances in the past that people feel might come back to haunt their present and future situations. One of those considerations is how a felony conviction could affect child custody. Depending on the offense, you’re not necessarily out of luck in this regard.

There are many reasons why you might be placed on probation. In most cases, the court will require certain actions from you, which are commonly known as “special conditions” of probation. Those special conditions couldinclude attending sessions on education, performing community service, attending drug or alcohol counseling, and more. You’ll also likely be required to […]

You may have heard the term ‘double-jeopardy.’ It’s based on the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states that “no person shall be subject for the same offense, or be put twice in jeopardy of life or limb.” However, there are times when you could be forced to appear in court multiple times, surrounding the same crime.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, alcohol misuse is the leading contributing factor to boating fatalities each year. With summer in Central Florida in full swing and a wealth of waterways to explore, it’s important to understand the facts about drinking and boating. Here’s how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

Being arrested can be a highly-stressful ordeal. Your thoughts will be swirling about what happens next, how such detainment could affect your work and home life, what the future might hold, and similar. Thankfully, there are methods by which you can reduce the impact and concern that comes along with being arrested.