Changes to Florida Death Penalty Laws in 2023

Under the law, the most serious crime is a capital felony, like murder or armed kidnapping. However, some rape and sexual assault charges are capital felonies, especially when the crime involves a minor.  This includes…

This blog has been updated to reflect Florida’s new permitless concealed carry law: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 543 into law on April 3, 2023. This bill removes the need for an individual…

No two people have the exact same DNA. Even identical twins have different DNA due to behavioral and environmental factors. DNA evidence is an invaluable tool for obtaining convictions and exonerating people facing false accusations….

The National Institute of Justice states that nearly 44% of offenders return to prison within the first year after release. Since the U.S. has some of the highest recidivism rates in the world, state governments…

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…