Tag Archives: Dade City Criminal Defense Lawyers
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 »
Sealing vs. Expunging Criminal Records in Florida
Anyone with a criminal record can tell you what a tremendous impact a record can have on your life. From finding a job to signing a lease, having a criminal record can make it difficult to move forward with your life even long after you have repaid your debt to society. Fortunately, some criminal… Read More »
Two Proposed Bills Aimed at Helping Florida’s Juvenile Offenders
According to the Orlando Sentinel there is widespread agreement amongst lawmakers in Florida that our state needs to do more to help juvenile offenders who have had a run-in with the law to move on from their adolescent mistakes and to stay out of trouble in the future. However, lawmakers disagree about the best… Read More »
Florida’s Criminal Statutes of Limitations
A statute of limitations is a law that limits the timeframe within which a legal proceeding may be brought. In Florida we have a wide variety of statutes of limitations, some of which apply to civil lawsuits and some which impact criminal actions. This article provides a brief overview of Florida’s key criminal statutes… Read More »
Prostitution Related Offenses in Florida
Most people are aware that is it illegal to prostitute yourself in Florida, but did you know that it is also illegal to compel someone else to become a prostitute? In fact, Florida has a variety of prostitution related offenses codified in chapter 796 of the Florida Statutes. This article provides a general overview… Read More »
Lawmakers Push to Decriminalize Marijuana in Florida
Just recently Florida lawmakers introduced companion bills in the state Senate and the House of Representatives, House Bill 1403 and Senate Bill 1662, which are aimed at decriminalizing the possession of marijuana in Florida. If passed, this law would stop people from being arrested in Florida for possessing an ounce or less of marijuana…. Read More »
