Charged with a serious crime in Florida and need simple and straightforward information about your rights and the legal process? Browse our frequently updated blog for posts on these and other vital criminal defense topics.
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What to Do If You’re Arrested for Boating Under the Influence Manslaughter Florida charges BUI manslaughter as a felony offense that could carry massive fines and imprisonment of up to 30 years. -
Minors and Felony Charges in Florida When children are sent to adult court, they lose many privileges and risk an unremovable adult criminal record. -
Moving Past a Juvenile Adjudication in Florida While many juvenile records are destroyed when an offender turns 21, there are important exceptions that can make it difficult to move past your mistakes. -
How the Value of a Theft Affects Criminal Charges Theft is always a serious offense, but the value of stolen goods makes all the difference in how prosecutors press charges. -
You May Be Able to Have Key Evidence Suppressed in Your Drug Case If you are facing drug charges in Florida, your attorney may be able to have evidence against you suppressed. Learn more here. -
What to Expect at a Florida Probation Violation Hearing If you’ve been charged with a probation violation, your hearing will proceed differently than if you were charged with a new crime. -
Tim Flaherty and Brandy Merrifield Assume Leadership Roles in the Okaloosa-Walton County Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Criminal defense attorneys Tim Flaherty and Brandy Merrifield have assumed leadership positions in the Okaloosa-Walton County chapter of the FACDL. -
When You’ve Been Charged With Assault and Battery, Consult an Attorney to Determine Your Best Defense If you’ve been charged with assault and battery in Florida, our attorneys can help you determine what defense is most likely to be effective. -
With or Without Violence, Resisting an Officer Charges in Florida Carry Serious Consequences Resisting an officer charges come with substantial potential penalties—and can make your overall defense more difficult. Consult a lawyer right away. -
Home Invasion Robbery Charges Can Lead You to a New Home in Prison, So You Need Expert Legal Representation The consequences if you are convicted of home invasion robbery in Florida are significant. Make sure you have an experienced defense attorney on your side. -
Problems and Penalties for Parents: The Potential Consequences of a Juvenile Offense If your child committed a juvenile offense, you have plenty of worries, including possibly facing penalties yourself. A juvenile defense attorney can help. -
The Penalties for Sexual Battery in Florida Include Life in Prison—Which Means You Need a Skilled Defense Attorney Right Now If you have been charged with sexual battery, you could be looking at life in prison. Hiring a skilled defense attorney is your best option for moving forward.