The terms robbery, theft and burglary are sometimes used interchangeably in popular discourse, but they are distinct crimes under Florida state law, even though the lines between them aren’t always clear. For example, taking merchandise from a publicly accessible space in a store is shoplifting, a form of theft. But taking merchandise from a portion […]
Probation is always preferable to jail, but the key to successful probation is to avoid violating it. And that means knowing what kinds of conduct rise to the level of violations. In Florida, such conduct can include refusing to pay fines ordered by the court; traveling or meeting with certain people without first seeking permission […]
Key West offers abundant opportunities to enjoy marine activities, whether you are a deep-sea fishing or flats fishing enthusiast. But it’s easy to run afoul of the vast network of Florida laws protecting fish and other marine life. Anything from not having the right license to going over the maximum lobster catch allowed could land […]
Our law firm gets the same question in every Drug Possession case, “How can a prosecutor prove I had drugs on me?” This blog explains the concept of possession under Florida law. Possessing a controlled substance or drugs in the State of Florida is a criminal offense. According to Florida law, possession of drugs (even […]
Florida Keys criminal defense attorneys have a lot of conversations with people facing criminal charges. One of the interesting things about these conversations is that they reveal the many myths surrounding the rights and power of someone charged with a crime. Let’s spend a little time examining some of the most common myths about facing […]