What to Do If You Are Charged with a Crime While Visiting Florida
Florida’s beaches, theme parks, and historic sites attract millions of visitors every year, to say nothing of its many business opportunities. Unfortunately, some visitors will have their trips upended due to an arrest. Being arrested far from home is a stressful event, but it’s not one that has to upend your life....
Insanity Defense in Criminal Cases
An “insanity” defense provides an affirmative defense to criminal liability. When a defendant asserts an insanity defense, they admit committing the alleged offense but deny criminal culpability due to a mental illness or defect that prevented them from understanding the nature of their actions or evaluating “right” from “wrong.” As an affirmative...
What to Know About Charges for Drug Possession with Intent to Sell
If you’ve been arrested and charged with drug possession with intent to sell, it’s critical that you understand how these charges work under Florida law, the consequences you may face if convicted of the offense, and how to contest these charges. An experienced Florida drug possession defense lawyer can help you...
Understanding Parole and Probation Differences in Florida
If you’ve been convicted of a crime in Florida, you’re likely worried about what sentence they may face. A convicted defendant may face the prospect of probation or parole. A Florida criminal defense attorney can help you understand the differences between parole and probation and how they may affect your criminal...
Florida’s 10-20-Life Law: Mandatory Minimums for Weapons Offenses
When prosecutors in Florida charge you with crimes in which you possessed or used a weapon, you may face mandatory minimum sentences in the event of a conviction. These sentences can keep you in prison for a decade or more, regardless of the severity of your crime or other mitigating factors in...
Understanding Plea Bargains in Florida Criminal Cases
When facing criminal prosecution in Florida, you and your attorney may pursue a favorable resolution to your charges by entering a plea bargain with the prosecution.
A plea bargain is an agreement between you and the prosecutor that resolves your criminal case before trial. In a plea bargain, you...
Simple Assault vs. Aggravated Assault: Legal Distinctions and Consequences
Have you been accused of assault in Panama City? Here’s what you need to know about the distinctions between and possible penalties for simple and aggravated assault in Florida.
What Is Simple Assault?In Florida, assault or simple assault occurs when...
What Are Miranda Rights? Strategies If Your Rights Were Violated
When you’re arrested or become the subject of a criminal investigation, police officers must observe various fundamental rights afforded to you by the U.S. and state constitutions. When the police violate your rights, what options do you have, and what steps should you take?
Understanding Miranda Rights
Understanding Your Rights During a Traffic Stop
When the police stop your vehicle, you may worry about what you can and cannot do during the stop. The shock of a traffic stop and the authoritative nature of the police officer may cause you to go along with all the officer’s requests. However, doing so may jeopardize your legal interests...
Bail Bonds in Bay County: How They Work and What to Expect
After an arrest, you may have to pay bail to secure your release from jail pending trial. However, when the court sets a bail amount higher than you can afford, you may have to turn to a bail bond agency to pay your bail. Obtaining a bail bond imposes various obligations and...
