When you hear the term “assault and battery,” you may think the two are one and the same. After all, it’s rare to hear one term without the other when it comes to criminal charges. However, the fact is, these are two separate charges in Florida. While these are two...
Criminal Defense
Understanding what is (and isn’t) entrapment
When law enforcement agencies assign undercover officers or agents or others to investigate suspected criminal activity, they have to be careful that they don’t engage in entrapment. If they do, any criminal case against someone arrested and charged with a crime can...
2 ways lying to get investment capital could lead to charges
You have a great idea that you want to turn into a business or an existing company that could be so profitable with just a little help. Securing investment capital is a necessary step for many entrepreneurs and existing businesses. However, you need to convince...
Sharing sexy pictures online can lead to Florida criminal charges
Many couples share racy photographs with one another when they first start dating or during a period of separation due to work or travel. They may even make videos of their intimate moments together for their personal enjoyment. You may think, once someone sent you a...
Can you be arrested if you call the police for a friend’s overdose?
In many cases when someone overdoses on illegal drugs, they are with other individuals who have also taken those drugs. These people have not overdosed and could call the authorities to seek help. You also find this situation when young people have been drinking...
What are the defenses for discharging a firearm in Florida?
In Florida, there are laws that dictate how you can or cannot use weapons. Discharging a firearm could end up leading to criminal charges, but only in some cases. Any person who discharges a firearm in the street, on a public road or on a highway, for example, could...
What is the mishandling of evidence?
In a criminal case, the mishandling of evidence may result in the case ending in the defendant’s favor. Evidence is the core of any case, so when that evidence goes missing or is mishandled in another way, it’s reasonable to point that out as a part of your defense....
Chain of custody errors and your defense: What to know
If you are facing criminal charges of any kind, the evidence before court plays a significant role in determining the final verdict since it helps the prosecution prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. When the evidence against you is overwhelming, you may think...
Have you been entrapped into a sex act by the police?
You may be stunned and angry after being charged with a child sex crime. Your mind may also be working overtime, trying to pinpoint when this may have happened—but you come up blank. As a police officer begins questioning you, you remember something—but you never...
How to handle it when the police are at the door
The proverbial “cop knock” is distinctive because it’s loud and sharp -- and designed to get your attention. When you hear that noise and look out your door to find the police standing there, what do you do? First, you take a deep breath and calm your nerves. The odds...