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When police officers arrive at your door with a search warrant, the situation can feel scary. However, officers do not have unlimited power to search your home or property. Florida law and the U.S. Constitution place strict rules on when police can get and use a...
A domestic violence case may become confusing when the person who made the report later says they no longer want to pursue it. You might expect that request to end the case, especially if you have reconciled or the other person no longer supports the claim. In...
A juvenile arrest does not always mean a case will stay in juvenile court. In Florida, prosecutors have a process called direct file that can move certain juvenile cases into adult court without first holding a transfer hearing. For a teenager and their family, that...
A criminal charge can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like the charges have already been decided. In Florida, an arrest does not always determine the final charges in a case. As prosecutors review the evidence, they might decide that different charges are...
If you call the police during a domestic violence incident, you may expect officers to arrest only one person. That does not always happen. Both people may have injuries, which could make explaining to the officers as to who is at fault more difficult. Each person may...
A false theft accusation can cause fear and uncertainty. It may also threaten your reputation, employment and personal relationships. If you are facing a criminal charge, understanding what prosecutors must establish and which materials may support your account can...
Children and teens face different consequences than adults do for violating state laws. The juvenile justice system is different from the adult criminal justice system. State authorities and local programs try to address the issues that may have contributed to...
A domestic violence injunction is a court order that legally directs your activity, especially toward a partner or relative. Injunctions may have strict no-contact provisions that will prohibit certain actions. It may prevent you from contacting or approaching the...
Many a person has been surprised to find themselves accused and perhaps arrested for an alleged shoplifting offense they did not commit. As with any such situation, you can’t just assume those accusing you will accept your pleas of innocence. If you want to avoid...
A domestic battery arrest can affect your home, job and reputation. The case might bring the risk of a prison sentence and lasting consequences. In Florida, this offense often begins as a first-degree misdemeanor. However, a prior conviction or a strangulation claim...
