In math, two plus two always equals four. If you add it again in the calculator, the answer doesn’t change. However, that’s not the case in law. When the judge, jurors, lawyers or witnesses change, the same facts often result … Continue reading
Intent is a big issue in criminal defense. It means the difference between Murder and Manslaughter, or a Battery and innocence. Sometimes, the evidence is obvious. Maybe you tripped and bumped into someone, rather than intentionally touching him. But when … Continue reading
Can you plead guilty to a crime you didn’t commit? Unfortunately, you can. But what happens if you do? Are you stuck with that conviction on your record? The Second District Court of Appeal addresses this in Patlan v. State. … Continue reading
Most injunction hearings become a he said, she said. Often no one else sees what happens. Still, the petitioner must show a preponderance of the evidence. Although a lower standard, the one on one nature makes the burden of proof … Continue reading
Although judges often decide sentences, they accept negotiated pleas too. In Florida, the prosecutor can agree to a deal with you to resolve your case. The State can make deals the judge can’t offer because it can go below minimum … Continue reading
When a judge sentences you to probation, there’s always a chance you violate. If you violate, you face jail or prison. To scare, sometimes a judge offers a suspended sentence. In a suspended sentence, the judge lets you know the … Continue reading
Cars crash all the time, especially in South Florida. When they do, drivers must stop and share their name, address and registration info. Upon request, they must show their driver’s license too. If the crash injures someone, the driver must … Continue reading
Normally, when you’re arrested for a crime in Florida, you’re entitled to bond. However, if you’re arrested for a crime punishable by death or life in prison, judges can deny you bond. To do so, the law requires that proof … Continue reading
Dating and marriage can be tough, especially during an argument. When you live together, it’s not as easy to separate until you become calm enough to move on. Unfortunately, this tension leads to violence sometimes and Domestic Violence Injunctions help … Continue reading
When you send something through the mail, the police check it for drugs. They have units called Interdiction, which look for drugs sent in transit. If they find something illegal, they don’t tell you right away. Instead, they secretly track … Continue reading
