The United States Supreme Court handed down a decision that has been historic in a case entitled the Miranda v. Arizona, in 1966. Essentially, four cases made it to the United States Supreme Court with similar issues. All cases involved interrogation by police in a closed room where the putative…
What is Petit Theft? Petit Theft is defined in the Florida Statutes under F.S. 812.014(2)-(3)(c). Where property that is involved in a theft is valued at less than $750, petit theft is usually the correct charge. In order to prove the crime of Petit Theft, the following must be proven:…
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is what Florida’s Speedy Trial Rules are based upon. The right to a Speedy Trial is a fundamental right. It is designed to eliminate incarceration for long periods of time when one is accused of a crime. The Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure…
Is There a Warrant Issued in My Name? There are numerous warrants issued for almost every type of crime that occurs in Florida. The warrant system is used to apprehend criminals and those accused of a crime. Despite the belief that warrants expire, they do not. Additionally, warrants can be…
In Florida, since 2012, there has been a statute that prevents discrimination against disabled persons who require the use of a “service animal”. It can be found at Florida Statute 413.08. This statute covers discrimination regarding public employment, public accommodations and housing accommodations. This statute was amended in 2020 to…
The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States provides that: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been…
When Should You File a Post Conviction Relief Motion in Florida? A motion for post conviction relief is a motion that is filed after an individual is convicted of a crime where the court is being asked to relieve a person from their conviction. The following grounds may be used…
What Are the Potential Costs? When an individual is charged with theft or shoplifting in Florida, he or she faces potentially serious penalties. This can affect one’s ability to secure a job because such a crime is classified as a crime of dishonesty. This is significant even though a misdemeanor…
When someone gets arrested it is one of the most stressful things that can happen to you. Especially if you are not familiar with the legal system and process. Many people think that their Miranda Rights must be read to them simply because they have been arrested. That is not…
Under both federal and state laws, the willful possession of illegal controlled substances is a crime. If you ever get arrested for drug possession, know that you are facing a serious charge that carries penalties that include fines and jail time. However, if authorities ever find evidence that you had…