Florida traffic ticket points explained: see how many points common tickets carry, when 12, 18 or 24 points can suspend your license, and the official FLHSMV points chart.
Florida's speedy trial rule changed July 1, 2025. Learn how Rule 3.191 now calculates speedy trial, the 30-day recapture period, and what Sarasota defendants should know.
Several new Florida criminal laws take effect October 1, 2026. Learn how changes to pretrial release, career-offender registration, gang membership, xylazine, rental fraud, and sex-related offenses may affect Sarasota defendants.
Florida HB 277 creates enhanced penalties for certain repeat domestic violence offenses. Learn when a second domestic violence battery can become a third-degree felony.
Missy’s Law in Florida: Florida’s new Missy’s Law changes what happens after a person pleads guilty or no contest to, or is found guilty of, a qualifying “dangerous crime.” The…
Florida's DUI laws changed significantly on October 1, 2025. For related information, see our Florida DUI defense resources. Under the law now in effect, a person who refuses a lawful…
Learn what it means to be a Violent Felony Offender of Special Concern (VFOSC) in Florida, including probation violations, pretrial release restrictions, and sentencing consequences.
Florida Pretrial Detention: When Can a Defendant Be Held Without Bond? Being arrested for a crime in Florida does not necessarily mean that a person will remain in jail until…
Florida has a new law aimed at drivers accused of excessive speeding, and it can have consequences that go well beyond an ordinary speeding ticket. Often referred to as Florida’s…
Florida BAC Calculator: Use the interactive estimator below to calculate an estimated blood alcohol concentration (BAC) based on body weight, sex, drinks, and time spent drinking. It uses a simplified…
