Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Florida Woman Charged With DUI Urinates On Officer
DUI traffic stops are not always routine. Sometimes those pulled over by police cooperate without much fuss. Others get aggressive and lash out at the police officers. Very few actually pee on an officer. Surprisingly, that was what a Florida mom recently did after causing an accident and getting arrested for driving while under… Read More »
Miami Teacher Facing Lewd And Lascivious Battery Charges
Teachers are supposed to have a professional relationship with their students. Their job is to educate young people so they can excel in life. Some teachers, however, take their relationships too far and develop romantic feelings toward their students. This was the case for a Florida teacher who is now facing charges of lewd… Read More »
Getting Rid Of Emptiness After Divorce
When we get married, our intention is to have the marriage last forever. A divorce is one of the most stressful events a person will face. It splits up a family and creates major changes. A person may have to find a new home, get a job and split custody of the kids. Going… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Complicated Marijuana Laws
Many states have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use. However, many states still follow the federal law, which criminalizes marijuana. Florida is one state that has not yet legalized the drug. This has not stopped certain cities within the state to legalize it, though. Lawmakers are also trying to finalize laws regarding growing… Read More »
Misdemeanor Versus Felony DUI: What’s The Difference?
While we all know that it’s illegal to drink and drive, many of us do it anyway. Some people drink too much at a party and think they are sober enough to drive home. Others are too embarrassed to call their family or friends for a ride home. Whatever the situation, if you are… Read More »
Claiming Self Defense In Florida – Here’s What You Need To Know
Legally speaking, self defense is an affirmative defense that can be used under some circumstances to avoid the legal effects of an otherwise unlawful violent act. For example, pointing a gun at someone and intentionally pulling the trigger is usually an unlawful act, but if this act is done out of self defense (perhaps… Read More »
Illegal Possession of a Firearm in Florida
Illegally possessing a firearm in Florida is a serious criminal offense. However, exactly how much trouble an offender may find himself/herself in depends on which Florida firearm possession law was violated. Two of Florida’s most commonly charged firearm possession laws are outlined below, but please note that there are also a variety of other… Read More »
Mistrial Declared in Cosby’s Sexual Assault Case Due to Jury Deadlock
Actor/comedian Bill Cosby walked out of court recently a free man, at least for now. Over the past few weeks the entire country has been following Cosby’s sexual assault trial with bated breath to see whether or not a jury of his peers would find the celebrity guilty of aggravated indecent assault. The high-profile… Read More »
Tiger Woods Arrested in Florida on Suspicion of Driving Under the Influence
USA Today reports that golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested early Monday morning in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). The report details aspects of Woods’ interaction with the police prior to him being put under arrest and notes that Woods was asleep at the wheel with his vehicle running, brake… Read More »
Creator of the World’s Largest Child Pornography Website Sentenced to 30 Years
Chron.com reports that a Florida man was recently sentenced to serve 30 years in prison for his role in creating and administering what is thought to be the world’s largest child pornography website, Playpen. According to the FBI, Playpen was an open network on the internet that allowed more than 150,000 users from around… Read More »
