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Criminal Summons in Florida

What happens upon receipt of a Criminal Summons in Florida? In some jurisdictions, the use of a Criminal Summons was part of criminal justice even

September 9, 2020

Florida Criminal Arraignments During COVID

Much has changed in the practice of Florida criminal defense during COVID. With varying orders being issued by the Florida Supreme Court, the Chief Judges

July 21, 2020

Criminal Law and COVID-19

Intersections between criminal and public health law do exist. In Florida, section 381.00315, relating to public health advisories; public health emergencies; isolation and quarantines, creates

April 29, 2020

Criminal Assault, the Threatened Use of Force and Warning Shots

In the realm of criminal cases one way a defense attorney can protect a client is to argue self-defense. Some years ago, there were reports

April 6, 2020

Leaving The Scene Of Crash Involving Death – Actual Knowledge Required

The criminal traffic charge of Leaving the Scene of an Accident (LSA) or Hit and Run from a crash involving a death is a serious

September 6, 2019

Carrying of Concealed Weapons or Firearms in a State of Emergency.

In criminal cases, this writer has said, “firearm equals felony”. In violations of 790.01, Florida’s law that criminalizes the carrying of concealed firearms or weapons,

August 29, 2019

Settling Criminal Cases – Open Plea & the Mercy of the Court

In criminal cases, it is not uncommon for people to call the office after their current lawyer has failed to reach an acceptable agreement with

August 2, 2019

Criminal Self-Defense Immunity a.k.a. Stand Your Ground

Self Defense has been an available affirmative defense to criminal cases since the dawn of society. Florida also has long acknowledged the fundamental right to

July 26, 2019

Child Abuse & Neglect – Combining Criminal & Family Law

Allegations of child abuse or neglect can generate criminal or family cases against the accused. In many cases a parent accused of child abuse or

July 19, 2019

Changes to Criminal Driving on a Suspended License

Driving on a suspended license can be a criminal or civil case in Florida. Too many charges of driving while suspended can result in a

July 5, 2019

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