Butane Hash Oil Possession: Is It a Crime in Florida?
Butane hash oil (BHO) possession is clearly a crime in Florida. The only real question is whether BHO possession is a felony or a…
Kratom Possession: Is It a Crime in Florida?
As of February 2017, Kratom possession is not a crime in Florida, with the exception of Sarasota County. In January 2014 Sarasota passed a county…
What is Florida's Romeo & Juliet Law?
There is a potential way of avoiding the sex offender registry, which is commonly referred to as the Florida Romeo & Juliet law. A…
What Is The Florida Ignition Interlock Device, and Will I Need to Install It?
In the 1990's lawmakers in Florida passed legislation to include installation of the "ignition interlock device" on vehicles owned or operated by drivers convicted…
Can A Florida Theft Charge Be Sealed Or Expunged From The Public Record?
Florida is a state which allows certain persons to have their criminal record either sealed or expunged, which can include someone with a theft…
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…
Florida Habitual Traffic Offender Law: Revocation and Hardship Licenses
A Florida driver can be designated a habitual traffic offender (HTO) based on convictions accumulated over a five-year period. The designation carries a minimum…
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…