What Is Florida’s Three Strikes Law?

A report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics states that 3.4 million Americans 16 years of age and older were victims of stalking in 2019. Additionally, it may be unsurprising to know that women continue…

Data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) shows 344 fatalities were due to distracted driving in 2021. Even more startling is that there were almost 57,000 distracted driving car accidents!…

If you suspect you have been—or are going to be—charged with a crime, you are likely feeling anxious about what comes next.  Understanding the arc of the judicial process is critical to ensuring your ability…

Most people are familiar with burglary as a general term referring to the theft of private property. However, not everyone is familiar with what “burglary of conveyance means” and what these charges indicate.  If you…

Law enforcement officers use a variety of tactics to gather information on suspects and charge them with crimes. Part of this process can include conducting what is known in the industry as a “pre-file investigation”….

When faced with criminal charges, your first instinct is to do anything to prove your innocence. Fictional crime shows and dramatic movies may have you thinking a lie detector test is the best method to…

The idea of a self-defense shooting seems straightforward. You are using a legal firearm to protect yourself against another party who intends to cause harm to you or your property. Many people imagine it will…

Sexting in Florida is a serious crime when lack of consent or, especially, a minor is involved. This interaction between an adult and a minor is seen as a sex offense, leading to serious prosecution…

Purchasing a firearm for someone else is not necessarily illegal. Still, the purchase intent and adherence to state laws can determine whether the purchase/transfer of the firearm is legal.  So, is it legal to buy…