Probation is a form of community supervision requiring an offender to abide by court-ordered terms and conditions in lieu of a sentence of incarceration. A violation of probation occurs when a defendant willfully and substantially fails to comply with the terms of his or her probationary sentence. Common Types of Probation Violations There are a […]
On average, less than 5% of car accident claims get filed in a lawsuit and go to court. So, as you can see, most car accident cases never turn into a lawsuit, however, reach a settlement before having to go to court. Most claimants are better served with a quicker settlement than a long-lasting, protracted […]
Florida Statute 741.28 defines domestic violence as “any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member.” Florida law does not limit this charge to spouses […]
A parking lot injury can happen to just about anyone. Unlike driving a tractor trailer, which requires a specialized license, or driving an ordinary motor vehicle, which requires a license issued by the state of your residence, visiting, and traversing a parking lot has no legal prerequisites. It has no age requirements, no restrictions, and […]
What is Plea Bargaining? If you have been charged with a crime in Florida, you will most likely be offered a plea deal from the prosecution. In this situation, the prosecution will convey to you or your attorney what they would be willing to accept as a penalty to resolve your case, short of going […]
Through no fault of your own, you get into a car crash and are injured due to someone else’s negligence. Your car is damaged, you are hurt, you can’t go to work and the medical bills are mounting. Who is responsible for paying your medical bills? In Florida, all drivers are required to carry automobile […]
In Florida, driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime that can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or a felony offense. The specific criminal penalties you face will vary depending on the facts of your case and whether you have any prior DUI convictions. Felony DUIs are charged when: The DUI offense results in […]
With apps and online purchases being more popular and convenient than ever, there are an ever-growing number of delivery trucks on the road at any given time. As a result, we see more delivery truck crashes becoming a greater risk to the driving community. The culprits range from local companies to household names such as […]
In Florida, criminal cases involving minors are handled by the juvenile justice system or Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Juvenile cases are handled quite differently from adult cases. There are several substantial differences between juvenile criminal courts and adult criminal courts. Unlike adult court, there are no juries in juvenile court and a judge decides […]
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