What Is The Pretrial Intervention Program, And Am I Eligible For It?
If you have been arrested or charged with theft, you may be eligible for a program administered by the State Attorney’s Office called pretrial…
Habitual Traffic Offender Status in Florida
A driver may become a Habitual Traffic Offender in Florida under several circumstances. The statute which defines this is Florida statute 322.264, and states…
What is Florida's New Motor Vehicle Good Samaritan Law?
A new Florida Good Samaritan law now gives an individual the right to break into another person's motor vehicle if a "vulnerable person" or…
What is Florida's Widman Act?
I recently learned of a Florida law known as the Widman Act because of a recent violation of probation case I handled. A client…
Sarasota Judge Reversed on Nebbia Hold Ruling
After the Nebbia Hold was granted by Judge Riva, the Defendant's attorney effectively filed an emergency appeal known as a writ of habeas corpus…
Aggravated Assault With Firearm To No Longer Carry Mandatory Prison
A bill signed into law on February 24, 2016 will change Florida law in a significant way regarding the crime of aggravated assault with…
What Is A Nebbia Bond Hold?
When a person is arrested in Florida, he or she is normally entitled to a bond, with some exceptions. A potential problem arises, however, when…
Can I Obtain a Hardship License After My Florida DUI Arrest?
A person arrested in Florida for a first offense DUI can take steps to obtain a hardship license, if certain steps are taken with…
Treble Damage Law and Theft Cases in Florida
In Florida under the treble damage law if you have been arrested or charged with the crime of theft or exploitation of the elderly,…
What is the Florida DUI Formal Review Hearing?
In Florida when a person is arrested for a DUI charge, the arresting officer will normally ask the driver to submit to a breathalyzer…