State & Federal Criminal Defense
State & Federal Criminal Defense
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It stinks to think about going to a sporting event and having to worry about arrests being made, but it happens more often than you might think. Here in Orlando, we have a brand new professional sports franchise. Orlando City Soccer Club held their first Major League...
Everyone is wearing green and drinking green beer today. Happy St. Patrick's Day to one and all. It might not be a very happy holiday if you get pulled over today. The "pubs" here in Orlando have opened up early and the local police have the sobriety checkpoints all...
While almost everyone knows about a breath test during a DUI stop, too few people understand their actual rights in that setting. Worse, a number of resources on the internet give advice that is either outlandish or simply wrong.To give you the reliable information...
Breath Test Refusal and what does that mean? If you are arrested for a DUI in Central Florida you are taken to the jail where a sample of your breath is requested to determine the alcohol levels. You do not have to take this test which would be considered a refusal.A...
Burglary charges can range from breaking into a vehicle which is a burglary of a conveyance, to breaking into a home which is a Dwelling, if there is a burglary of a conveyance or dwelling with an assault or battery then it turns into a life felony. If a firearm is...
Quite a bit can be at stake for a commercial truck driver when they are in criminal proceedings regarding drunk driving here in Florida. One such thing is their very livelihood.This is because, under Florida law, one of the consequences a conviction on a drunk driving...
Domestic Violence is a hot topic in the media due to professional athletes getting arrested for these charges without much consequence. Because of this unwanted attention prosecutors and Judges may react harshly and impose larger sentences for these...
In Criminal Law there is a term called failure to appear of FTA. What does this mean and what consequences may this have on your criminal case?A failure to appear means that you were supposed to show up for court and did not. The court needs to show that your failure...
A question many clients have for me is what is a Nebbia hold? While the most common cases with Nebbia hold's are drug crimes there are other crimes that can get one as well. A Nebbia hold is a detainer or a hold put on by a Judge typically at initial appearances...
What are Assault Charges in Florida? What is the difference between an assault and a battery? This criminal charge is a second degree misdemeanor charge which carries with it up to 60 days in jail, 6 months of supervised probation and a fine of...