Finding yourself at the center of a Florida criminal investigation can be stressful, confusing, and overwhelming. Browse our online legal library for free, reliable, and in-depth articles that provide much-needed information on your rights and how our adept criminal defense team can increase your chances for a positive outcome.
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Common Penalties for Violating Probation and Community Control in Florida If you have been charged with a violation of probation or community control, the court could re-impose you original sentence, sending you to jail or prison. -
Indecent Exposure to a Minor Could Be a Life Felony Indecent exposure is not typically considered a very serious crime. However, the potential penalties are far higher if the alleged victim was a child. -
Overcoming a False Claim of Domestic Abuse A false domestic violence accusation can be devastating. Unfortunately, false claims are not uncommon in divorce proceedings and custodial disputes. -
What to Do If Your Teenager Is Charged With Shoplifting in Florida Shoplifting offenses may not seem serious, but they can carry serious penalties and may lead to a child being charged as an adult. -
Possible Penalties and Potential Defenses for Attempted Murder Charges Penalties for attempted murder are often the same as for a successful homicide, even for people who only acted as alleged accessories. -
Evaluating Potential Defenses to a Florida Domestic Violence Charge If you are facing domestic violence charges, it’s important to understand the defenses available to you. Flaherty & Merrifield Criminal Defense can help. -
Understanding the Restrictiveness Levels in Florida’s Juvenile Justice System In Florida, juveniles convicted of a crime are placed in one of four restrictiveness levels. Learn what this means for your child. -
Possible Defenses Against a Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer Charge A Florida criminal defense attorney can help you decide which defenses may apply when you’re charged with battery on a law enforcement officer. -
What You Should Know If You’re Accused of Violating Florida’s Doctor Shopping Law Violating Florida’s doctor shopping law is a felony offense. Learn what steps you should take if you’re facing this serious charge. -
The Penalties for Obtaining Fraudulent Prescriptions Are Stiff, But Our Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys Can Help Obtaining a prescription by fraud is a serious offense that is often accompanied by charges for possession or drug trafficking. Learn how we can help. -
Don’t Face a BUI Manslaughter Charge Without the Help of an Expert Defense Attorney Boating under the influence manslaughter charges carry serious consequences, so it is essential that you have expert legal representation. -
Real Talk About Resisting an Officer Charges and Possible Defenses If you have been charged with resisting an officer in Florida—with or without violence—you need an attorney to protect your rights.