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Resisting arrest by a law enforcement officer in the state of Florida can have penalties that may result in higher charges than whatever it is you were being arrested for to begin with. Resisting arrest can happen in one of two ways – with violence or passively....
So you’ve made a mistake and now you’ve got a criminal record. Did you know that many convictions are able to be removed from your record? To determine if your case is eligible for expungement you must consider the four following factors: type of conviction, time,...
The ultimate purpose of our criminal justice system is to convict the guilty and clear the innocent. Sometimes, unfortunately more often than not, certain situations arise that can cloud the judgment of those making these decisions and can cause the innocent to be...
This year is unlike any other, but we know that may not stop people from celebrating Halloween. It’s the one time of the year that it’s okay to take on another identity and we all know how much fun that can be. But keep in mind, Halloween should be enjoyed responsibly...
There’s no doubt that you’re familiar with the phrase, “You have the right to remain silent.” You may have heard this line in movies or television shows and you may have tossed it around while joking with friends, but there are a few more lines to the statements and...
Several times a year lawmakers come together to discuss different bills that are up for approval and those that pass through their hoops are sent to the governor for signing. Recently, these meetings took place and many were passed creating new Florida laws that have...
If you often read this blog, then there’s a chance you’ve read about the 10 Weirdest Laws in Florida, but it turns out there’s one we missed and it’s finally being repealed. Did you know that in Opa-Locka, a suburb in Miami Dade, there’s a ban on the wearing of “saggy...
In the justice system, criminal offenses are classified into categories that differ from state to state. These offenses are labeled under three commonly used terms: infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Each of these are decided based on the severity of the crime...
A mistrial is the termination and void declaration of a case’s trial by a judge. In order for a judge to call a mistrial there must have been an event or circumstance that has created grounds for a mistrial before the jury or judge has decided on a verdict. A mistrial...
Throughout the year the Florida government creates and signs new laws. Often times, these signed laws don't go into effect until specific dates - typically January and July 1st marking the start and the middle of each year. Here are over a dozen laws that have...