There are many kinds of robbery charges under Florida law. Robbery with or without a weapon, with a firearm, snatching, etc. Robbery with a firearm is the most serious type. It's a first degree felony, which is punishable by life in prison. Case in point:...
Month: July 2014
Life after a DUI
When you are arrested for a DUI you are in for a long, uphill battle to a return to your normal life. You will be kicking yourself for being so irresponsible, but you have to move past that and face the legal task at hand.If you plead guilty to a DUI, here are just...
School worker charged with lewd lascivious molestation charges
It should come as no surprise now when he hear about school employees being arrested for inappropriate behavior with a student. But we should also always keep an open mind about the alleged actions of a school worker.Such is the case with a (now) former employee of...
Gun Law Violations
While it seems like gun laws are pretty lax in this country, you still can get into major legal trouble if you violate the law. Florida might not be as strict as New York regarding gun laws, but there are plenty of violations that can occur.In Florida, using firearms...
Sexual Battery Case
Deputies in Winter Park, FL, have released a composite sketch of a man they believe to be connected to a recent sexual attack of a local woman. The police will be looking for a man who has similar features to the alleged rapist, and he will be facing very serious...
Arrests for smoke bombs
Arrests at soccer games are quite common and some Orlando soccer fans have just learned this. They were arrested in Tampa last weekend for setting off "smoke bombs".Four people were arrested and almost 20 others were kicked out after a violent incident at the game....
Cocaine Possession Defense
In Florida or any state for that matter, if you have been charged with a drug crime involving cocaine you might think that all is lost. Not quite. Of course, there is no denying that the possession of cocaine is a serious felony offense and it is vigorously prosecuted...
Sexual Battery Charges for college athletes
In Florida, many different types of sexual behavior are prohibited. The most serious of sex crimes is sexual battery. It's the sex crime that the public knows best as simply rape.Two football players from the University of Miami have been arrested on sexual battery...
Understanding Florida’s ignition interlock requirements, Part 2
Last week, we discussed an issue that might be on the minds of Florida residents currently facing the prospect of charges for driving under the influence. More often than not, driver's license suspension is an automatic penalty associated with DUI conviction. As a...
NBA rookie charged with assault and battery
Competition brings out the best, and sometimes the worst, in people. You would be surprised at how many violent crimes are committed during, or after, sporting events. Former North Carolina star basketball player and current Charlotte Hornet, P.J. Hairston, must...