Florida’s Knock and Announce Rule
In Florida, unless some Constitutionally permissible reason exists to forego this rule, law enforcement must obtain a search warrant prior
Prison Releasee Reoffender
In Florida's criminal sentencing schemes, nothing, other than a death sentence, is more draconian than the Prison Releasee Reoffender
Arrest Warrant & Search Warrant: What’s The Difference?
Any casual viewer of any crime show such as Law & Order is familiar with the terms arrest warrant and
Plea Bargain Versus Trial: What You Need To Know
Anyone who has seen a few episodes of any of the Law & Order television franchises will be familiar with
Prison: Federal Versus State
If facing the prospect of being incarcerated is not daunting enough, many defendants will also be punished to serve time
The Trial System: A Brief Explanation
Most people have a general idea of how criminal trials work, thanks in large part to the popularity of shows
Habitual Misdemeanor Offenders
As an attorney and all-around legal junkie, I was reading through the criminal statutes (generally, Chapters 775 – 896, Fla.
Who Can Own a Gun in Florida?
In the state of Florida, there are certain laws that govern who is eligible to own a gun. Additionally, there
How Bail Bonds Work in Florida
Using the service of a bail bondsman is probably the last thing on anyone’s mind. Unfortunately, there are times when
Dog Bite Defenses In Florida
If you are a victim of a serious dog bite, you will likely experience common dog bite defenses. Dog bites