If by “metro police officer” you mean a law-enforcement position in Jacksonville or elsewhere in Florida, a misdemeanor domestic-violence case is...

If she is being held in Putnam County on an arrest warrant or charges originating in another Florida county, the “no bond” status may simply mean...

If someone pleads guilty in Florida and is sentenced to 3 years in Florida State Prison, they would likely be remanded into custody immediately at...

Under Florida law, the key issue is whether your use of force was legally justified by self-defense. Florida Statute § 776.012 generally allows a...

Yes. In Florida, the fact that your daughter was not formally arrested, booked, or fingerprinted at the traffic stop does not prevent law...

In Florida Duress or Necessity is a valid, recognized affirmative defense which is explained in detail in Standard Jury Instruction 3.6(k). The...

An attorney could file a motion for you requesting early termination of your probation. To ensure the best chance at success with the Motion you...

Let's take the crimes you've been charged with one at a time. First, with regards to the DUI charge, yes, you can still be charged with driving...

In order for the court to revoke your probation, the violation must be "willful and substantial." Hightower v. State, 529 So. 2d 726, 727 (Fla. 2nd...

Anytime that there is probable cause to believe a defendant has committed a new law offense while out on pretrial release, a Judge is well within...