Florida Medical Marijuana Laws are Confusing: What Residents Need to Know As state legal codes become increasingly complicated, it can be difficult for citizens to keep track of current and upcoming…
Florida Marijuana Laws: What to Know to Keep Your Summer Fun Florida has long been a mecca for those looking for the benefits of a mild climate, beautiful beaches, and clear blue water.…
It Isn’t Just Sex! Making Sense of Florida’s Complicated Prostitution Laws It is an accepted fact that Florida’s prostitution laws are stringent, as part of the state’s resolve to diminish…
Charged with a Crime? An Overview of Florida Law on Offer for Prostitution and Sale of Narcotic Offenses Knowledge is always the best defense, especially when a Florida resident or visitor…
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is Helping to Change Florida Law Many major changes in marijuana laws have already occurred in states across the nation, with many more well-organized…
Double Jeopardy: Can I Be Charged in State and Federal Court for the Same Conduct? Almost everyone is familiar with the Fifth Amendment and its protection against Double Jeopardy. Most people understandably…
Defrauding a Bank: Federal Law Being charged with defrauding a bank under Florida law is a serious offense. Depending on the circumstances and specific conduct that is alleged, a prison sentence of…
Parental Liability Defense In March 2016, a Florida mother and her toddler son made national news when the child shot his mother in the back. The mother was driving a truck and…
In all court proceedings, both civil and criminal, the Florida Evidence Code prohibits the admission of hearsay statements. Hearsay is defined as an out-of-court statement offered at trial for the purpose of…
A Motion to Suppress is a pretrial motion filed by the defense and must follow the Florida rules of Criminal Procedure. It presents the argument to the court that evidence was obtained…
