Feb 2, 2023 | Criminal
An arrest is not a conviction. What happens next depends on the charge, the court, and the facts.If you are arrested in Miami, remain calm and do not resist. You may identify yourself as required, but you can clearly state that you are exercising your right to remain...
Jan 1, 2023 | Criminal
Florida law can permit a lawfully possessed handgun in a private vehicle, but the rules depend on how it is stored, who possesses it, and where the vehicle goes.The older claim that a Florida concealed weapon license is always required for a gun in a car is...
Aug 2, 2022 | Criminal
A plea agreement is a proposal to resolve a criminal charge without a trial. Its terms and consequences depend on the charge, the court, and the written and oral record.In Florida state court, a prosecutor and defense may discuss a plea to one or more charges, a...
Jul 2, 2022 | Criminal
Florida community service requirements depend on the written order and the type of criminal case.Community service can be a condition of probation or community control in a Florida criminal case. The written order determines the required hours and deadline. Florida...
Apr 4, 2022 | Criminal
Florida law does not use a “50% inside” rule when evaluating defensive force Florida self-defense law does not say that an intruder must be “50% inside” a home, business, vehicle, or other property before defensive force may be used. That percentage is not a legal...
Oct 3, 2021 | Criminal
If you see a crime or an immediate threat in Miami, focus on safety and contact emergency services.Move to a safe place and call 911. Give the dispatcher the location, what is happening, a description of people and vehicles, and any immediate danger. Follow the...
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