Dec 2, 2025 | Criminal
Questions to review before entering a guilty or no-contest plea in a Florida criminal case A plea agreement can resolve a criminal charge without a trial. Whether accepting one makes sense depends on the evidence, the available defenses, the proposed sentence, and...
Nov 2, 2025 | Criminal
How Florida law distinguishes nondeadly force, deadly force, and pretrial immunity Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” provisions address when a person may use or threaten force in self-defense without retreating. The rules depend on the kind of force and the circumstances....
Sep 2, 2025 | Criminal
How authorization, intent, digital evidence, and forensic review may affect a Florida or federal case Florida cybercrime charges cover different offenses; “cybercrime” is a broad label, not a single offense. A case may involve alleged unauthorized access, damage to...
Aug 10, 2025 | Criminal
Social media content can become important evidence in a Florida criminal case, but a screenshot or post is not automatically accurate, authentic, or admissible. Investigators, prosecutors, and defense lawyers may examine posts, direct messages, account records,...
Jun 10, 2025 | Criminal
Eligibility, FDLE certification, court petitions, and the limits of clearing a Florida record A criminal history record can affect employment, housing, education, professional licensing, and other opportunities. Florida law provides procedures that may allow an...
Apr 2, 2025 | Criminal
What defendants and families should understand about bond schedules, judicial review, and release conditions Florida law treats “bail” and “bond” as forms of pretrial release. The purpose of pretrial release is not to punish a person before trial. A court considers...
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