Monthly Archives: February 2025
What is the Best Defense for a Battery Charge?
Politicians have made ordinary battery and other violent crimes high-priority matters in the Sunshine State. Approximately two-thirds of Floridians don’t feel safe as they go about their daily lives. People who aren’t satisfied with the status quo usually vote for the other guy on election day. Therefore, local law enforcement agencies typically have directions… Read More »
Is DUI a Federal Offense in the USA?
Yes, and the federal law, which is 36 CFR § 4.23, closely mirrors the Florida DUI law. The U.S. Attorney may use direct or circumstantial evidence to establish intoxication, and the other elements of a DUI, beyond any reasonable doubt. So, federal DUIs feature most of the same defenses as Florida DUIs. However, the… Read More »
Plea Bargains in Juvenile Criminal Cases
In Florida, plea bargains resolve over 95 percent of juvenile criminal matters. The plea bargain-based system has been criticized by many, but the system is apparently here to stay. Plea bargains in juvenile court are different from plea bargains in adult criminal court. Although the laws and procedures are basically the same, the focus… Read More »
Sheriff’s Deputies Nab Robbery Suspect
On January 20, 2025, Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 29-year-old man and changed him with multiple crimes. Deputies launched an investigation on Saturday, Jan. 18 after receiving multiple calls about a man robbing multiple gas stations at gunpoint. “Through investigative means, detectives identified the vehicle linked to the crimes, revealing the car was… Read More »