Florida’s New Mugshot Law: Can You Get Your Mugshot Removed from the Internet?
Jul 15, 2021
Florida just implemented a new law regarding the publishing, removal, and distribution of arrest booking photos. Find out more in our latest article discussing the law's history and consequences. Intr...
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All About Entrapment in Florida
Jul 14, 2021
Entrapment is an affirmative defense to a criminal charge when the defendant committed the crime only because of the coercion of a government official and, without such coercion, the crime would not h...
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A History of the Death Penalty in Florida and What it Means for Capital Defendants
Jun 09, 2021
A thorough look at the history of the death penalty in Florida. Introduction Florida is an outlier when comes to decisions regarding the death penalty. Recent Florida Supreme Court decisions have left...
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How COVID-19 Affects Florida’s Speedy Trial Rules
Jun 09, 2021
A thorough look at the impact of COVID-19 on the Florida Trial system. Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of many, including how criminal trials are conducted. If you are charge...
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The Dangerous Intersection Between Disability and Human Trafficking
Jun 09, 2021
An in-depth look at Human Trafficking and the laws surrounding it. What is Human Trafficking? The Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons Especially Women and Children, also kn...
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Florida Statutory Rape Laws
Jun 02, 2021
An insightful and comprehensive guide about Florida Statutory Rape Laws. What is Statutory Rape? There are many sex crimes which can be charged under Florida Law. Rape (officially referred to as Sexua...
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Florida Drug Laws Chapter 893
Feb 01, 2021
A thorough and in-depth look into Florida's drug laws. Introduction In 1973, the Florida Legislature passed the “Florida Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act” in order to “comprehensive...
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What is the Stand Your Ground Law in Florida?
Dec 21, 2020
A look into Florida's controversial Stand Your Ground law. Introduction One of the most common questions asked of defense attorneys in hypothetical situations is “when I can defend myself?” The questi...
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What is White-Collar Crime?
Dec 14, 2020
A look into what constitutes White Collar Crime. Introduction White-collar crime is not a specific umbrella of crimes, such as theft or violence. Instead white-collar crimes are crimes that are perpet...
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What is the Difference between Grand and Petit Theft in Florida?
Dec 14, 2020
A look into what classifies a crime as petit or grand theft in the state of Florida. Intro Theft crimes often carry significant penalties under Florida law. These crimes are charged either as petit th...
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