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In response to the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, legislation was passed in an effort to protect the public from shootings by restricting firearm and ammunition possession by persons who may be a danger to themselves or others, Florida Statute 790.401. As a result, courts can now issue… Read More »

Along with the serious health risks associated with coronavirus, Americans are burdened by quarantine orders and similar directives that forbid them from seeing their loved ones, even for major events such as holidays and birthdays. It can be tempting to try to break the rules, especially for people who believe that they don’t fall into… Read More »

On March 27, 2020, Chief Judge Anthony Rondolino signed an order allowing Judge’s in the 6th Judicial Circuit (Pinellas and Pasco Counties) to hold people who violate the isolation and quarantine orders without bail under certain conditions. First, the order remains in effect while the State of Florida is under a declared public health emergency…. Read More »

During my six years as a prosecutor in Pinellas County, Florida, I investigated, prosecuted, and tried numerous cases involving child sex crimes and related offenses.  I received specialized training and practical experience in interviewing many child witnesses and witnesses of child sex crimes.  That training included gathering evidence for the purpose of building a case… Read More »

If you are arrested for a DUI in the state of Florida, you are facing a serious criminal charge. If convicted of a Florida DUI, your sentence will include numerous conditions such as a fine, jail, driver’s license suspension, impoundment of your car, an ignition interlock device, and probation. DUI convictions can carry serious consequences… Read More »

An arrest for a crime is just that – an arrest. It’s not a conviction. It means that the arresting officer is of the opinion that there is probable cause to arrest you for the charge. That is not to say that it is an insignificant event. It is significant and important. An arrest is… Read More »

Within the last few years, the Florida Legislature has significantly increased the penalties for those charged with the crime of soliciting a prostitute under Florida Statute Section 796.07. As a criminal defense attorney, when I get a call from someone faced with this charge, the first thing I do is look to see if they… Read More »

It’s that time of year again.  Young students and people from all across the country flock to Florida for Spring Break looking to have fun.  However things sometimes get out of hand and they get arrested or cited for a crime.  If you get arrested; don’t make the common mistakes which can impact you for… Read More »

If I have heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times:  I am fully covered.  Fully covered means different things to different people.  In cases involving automobile accidents with personal injury, unless you carry uninsured motorist coverage, you are NOT fully covered.  In the State of Florida, regarding personal injury claims, drivers are only… Read More »

The Florida Statute Section 322.64 designates Habitual Traffic Offenders (HTO’s) as persons with specified convictions within a 5 year period.  Convictions for such offenses as involuntary manslaughter, DUI, Driving with a Suspended or Revoked License, Leaving the Scene of an Accident resulting in Death or Personal Injury, or any felony in the commission of which… Read More »