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The Fourth Amendment of The U.S. Constitution protects citizens from unlawful searches and seizures at the hands of law enforcement.  The law applies not only to homes, but also to drivers and their vehicles. If you are facing charges following a Florida vehicle search, you need to know your rights.  Read on to learn how…

In the state of Florida, child enticement is considered a very serious crime and is not taken lightly by the criminal justice system. If you are being charged with luring, soliciting, seducing, or enticing a child, you face a significant risk of being sentenced to several years of jail time and a hefty fine. According…

If you find yourself facing charges for threats or intimidation in the state of Florida, you may wonder if the charges are actually justified—especially if you did not act on the alleged threats. After all, is it illegal just to threaten someone in Florida? As a matter of fact, making threats against others is prohibited…

If you are convicted of a crime in the state of Florida, parole and probation are two possibilities for legal penalties you may eventually face. In conversation, people may use these words interchangeably, but there is a significant difference between each of their legal definitions. So, what is the difference between parole vs. probation? Is…

If you have been involved in a court case in Florida, you may have heard the term “no contest plea.” But what exactly does it mean, and when is it a good option?  No contest pleas may sound less straightforward than the well-known pleas of “guilty” and “not guilty.”  For the latter two, you are…

Florida has many gun-friendly laws—but you may still face severe consequences if you disobey those laws. Violating license laws, brandishing a weapon, or keeping a firearm improperly secured means you could face severe fines and even jail time. At Mike G Law, we see a lot of clients who are charged with weapon-related offenses. One…