National Domestic Violence Awareness month is observed in October, and it's an opportunity for us to bring a light to this very serious issue. In the state of Florida, domestic violence is considered a criminal act rather than a private case. The process of dealing...

Probation can be granted after a period of time in prison, or sentenced by the judge presiding over your case. In either instance, probation is an opportunity to return to a daily routine, albeit with regular check-ins with a probation officer. Violation of this...

Like the rest of the country, Florida is home to its share of traffic offenses every year. While they may be minor compared to other crimes, traffic offenses are still important and you shouldn't take the process lightly. No matter what the reason is, if you get a...

As more states in the United States embrace the legalization of marijuana, Florida is holding firm in their aims to keep it an illegal practice. Yet there are being taken to make medical marijuana legalized. What does this mean for all around legalization going...

Going into court being charged with a DUI can be a scary situation to be in. You have two choices when it comes to representation; you can either hire a lawyer that deals in DUI cases, or you can have a public defender appointed to you. In order to ensure quality...

Theft is one of those crimes that have a varied number of levels, but each have a similar definition; the taking of another's property. Since each level of theft is considered a crime, they can be met with very severe punishments, but those penalties can change...