Category Archives: Civil Rights

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…

If you are facing charges for a felony offense or have recently been released from a long sentence, you probably have a lot of questions about the impact a felony charge can have on your life and future.  More than 70 million Americans have a criminal record, so you are not alone. But a felony—which…

Has someone filed an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) against you?   If so, you may have concerns about how this order will affect you, your life, and your rights. You may not be aware of what exactly an ERPO is or how it works.  Our team at Mike G Law has helped hundreds of…

The First Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees that citizens have the right to peacefully assemble, protest, and speak their minds. Those rights are universal for all citizens—but there are certain Florida protest laws that go on to define protected and restricted protest activities.  Sometimes, individuals are arrested for violating protest laws and face criminal…

A lot has changed over the past several weeks. However, even during times of distress, it’s important to ensure that those in power adhere to the rule of law. A pandemic is not carte blanche to override established legal or operating procedures. The previously enacted curfew in Hillsborough County is one such governmental overreach—and it…

After the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, the state legislature passed FL Statute 790.401 (also known as the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act) in an attempt to reduce the possibility of a similar event by allowing law enforcement to confiscate firearms and ammunition for individuals a court…

Your civil rights. Your right to vote, serve on a jury, the right to possess firearms and the right to run for public office may be affected by your criminal case. How will entering a plea to a crime affect them? If you are convicted of a felony in State or Federal court while living…