Hillsborough County Florida has one of the highest DUI arrests in the country. Between checkpoints, officers stopping for traffic violations, and people getting into crashes; DUI arrests are commonplace. When an officer conducts a DUI arrest, they are required to go through certain procedures. One of the things officers want someone who they believe is […]
What are the Street Racing Laws in Florida? In Florida, street racing, also known as “Highway Racing”, is a crime pursuant to Statute 316.191. According to the statute: “A person may not: (a) Drive any motor vehicle, including any motorcycle, in any race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, […]
In Florida, domestic violence battery is a misdemeanor criminal offense punishable by up to one (1) year in jail and a fine of up to $1000. There are also several other felony crimes of domestic violence, including domestic violence battery by strangulation. What many people do not realize is that a conviction for […]
Technology is evolving daily. With improvements in computers and cell phones, sexting has become very prevalent in society today. In Florida, sexting may be considered a crime if committed by a minor. Under Florida statute, a minor may face penalties for sexting, ranging from a noncriminal offence and community service hours, a misdemeanor in the […]
In the State of Florida it is illegal to contract work or act as a contract without a valid, state issued contractor’s license. Initial convictions for this crime are misdemeanors; however if you have priors the charge may be upgraded to a felony offense. Florida Statute 489.127 governs contracting without a license. According to the […]
Do you have an outstanding warrant in Florida, but live out of state? If so, an attorney with our firm can help. In many instances we can negotiate with the State in order to resolve your case without you ever having to be present in Florida. Because there are lots of tourists who come to […]
In Florida, a person can be arrested and charged with the crime of “possession of drug paraphernalia” for a number of reasons. Possession of drug paraphernalia is a misdemeanor offense; however it does often carry serious penalties. What is the definition of “possession of drug paraphernalia?” In Florida, possession of drug paraphernalia is defined as […]
Have you been charged with a federal crime related to prostitution? When a person (male or female) under the age of eighteen is transported across state lines for the purpose of committing sexual acts, the accused will likely be charged in federal court. The exploitation of children for prostitution / human trafficking purposes are matters […]
As of July 1, 2014 it is illegal for anyone to sell a nicotine dispensing device (AKA, an electronic cigarette) to a minor. This is a second degree misdemeanor offense; however a third conviction becomes a first degree misdemeanor offense punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of $1000. There are […]
Did you know: in Florida, the sale of fireworks to the public is illegal; however there is an exemption for agricultural use which allows for sale of fireworks to the public so long as they are going to be used for “explosive pest control?” Sellers are not required to confirm what the fireworks will be […]
