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No Valid Driver’s License Enhancements As Of July 1, 2024
New Law For Driving Without A Valid License In Florida The Florida Legislature passed a bill that was signed by the Governor that will go into effect as of July 1, 2024. Prior to this new law, all crimes charging a person driving without a valid driver’s license were punished as a second-degree misdemeanor only. … Read More »
FLORIDA RISK PROTECTION ORDERS (RPO)
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 »
FLORIDA DUI PENALTIES AND SENTENCING
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 »
SECTION 2(f): SOLICITING A PROSTITUE IN FLORIDA WILL GET YOU MORE THAN YOU BARGAINED FOR
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 »
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