Florida's marijuana laws are strict and can be challenging to understand. Many people find themselves facing serious legal issues due to cannabis-related charges. The consequences of these offenses can be harsh, ranging from hefty fines to time in jail. These...
Controlled substances are drugs or chemicals that are heavily regulated by both federal and state governments due to their potential for abuse. Most illicit drugs are controlled substances. However, governments have also identified certain prescription medications as...
Thieves usually have a reason for doing it and plan ahead before they start. A person with kleptomania, however, often does not think things through before stealing. Instead, they take things belonging to someone else due to compulsive urges. Unfortunately, because...
Teenagers, much to the horror of parents like you, are more open to taking risks in an effort to satisfy their thirst for adventure and fit in with their peers. Joyriding, or teen auto theft, ranks among the most common juvenile crimes in Florida. However, there’s...
Data from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, approximately 20 individuals suffer abuse from a significant other each minute in the U.S. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, there were over 105,00 reported domestic violence offenses in...
In Florida, even the perceived threat of physical violence may enough for a judge to issue a temporary restraining order against you. If this happens, you may have to attend an injunction hearing during which the judge will evaluate the charges. Unfortunately,...
Andrew M. Coffey PA is the law firm of a criminal defense attorney near Lauderhill. Since 1996, Andrew M. Coffey has represented people charged with drug trafficking and possession, sexual assault crimes, weapon offenses, vehicular manslaughter, and home invasion. He...
At The Florida Bar, we are proud to foster and uphold a high standard of integrity and competence within Florida’s legal profession. That effort is led by our board-certified lawyers, who have dedicated themselves to a heightened level of excellence through character,...
Two years ago, a tragedy involving a prank that is common in the online community made national headlines. Florida residents may remember the case of the man from Kansas who was shot and killed by armed officers, despite not being armed himself, after a swatting...
It never fails that every year when the temperatures start to rise, the news begins reporting on children who die because a caregiver or parent has left them in a vehicle. It is common for a parent to say they forgot their child was in the car, so they locked up and...
