If you recently got into a verbal or physical altercation with another person, you might wind up surprised to find out they want to press charges. Perhaps it was simply an aggressive social altercation in which nothing really occurred. It's also possible that you both...
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Will you have to pay for an ignition interlock device over a DUI?
Facing any driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Florida is certainly frightening. There are serious potential consequences involved, even for first-time offenders. In addition to the potential for jail time and significant fines, those who plead guilty or get...
Losing your license is common for those facing a DUI
Florida, like every state, does everything it can to deter people from getting behind the wheel after drinking. Those accused of driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida face a number of criminal and civil penalties that will vary depending on the circumstances of...
Third DUI in Florida? Here’s what you need to know
When a person gets his or her first DUI, it may be a fluke. First offenses are treated fairly lightly, and although they're penalized, people may walk away without spending time in prison or paying extreme fines. That's not the case when it's your third offense.A...
If you’re facing extradition, you need a defense attorney now
People travel all of the time for both business and pleasure. The more you travel, the less likely you are to carefully investigate laws and cultural issues at a destination. After all, if you immersed yourself in the culture of every place you traveled, it could be...
What you need to know about assault and battery charges in Florida
In Florida, assault and battery are two different charges, even though you often hear them used together. In addition to these two charges, which are typically misdemeanors, more serious offenses include aggravated assault and aggravated battery are treated as...
The power of the plea: Just how common are plea deals?
Criminal charges are based on evidence. Without evidence to support allegations, a charge cannot survive. But just how accurate is the evidence used to support criminal charges?This question was recently discussed in a publication in Slate. The piece focused on the...
When it comes to proving criminal charges, it’s all about the evidence, P.3
We’ve been writing in recent posts about neuroscience evidence in criminal cases, and the court system’s reluctance to accept such evidence because of its perceived lack—perceived or actual—of reliability. Reliability, we noted, is a big issue...
When it comes to proving criminal charges, it’s all about the evidence, P.2
Last time, we began looking at the issue of neuroscience and its increasing use in criminal cases. As we noted, neuroscience evidence is introduced in a fair number of cases, but there is still a great deal of caution about permitting such neuroscience evidence in...
When it comes to proving criminal charges, it’s all about the evidence
Although there are many potential fronts on which a criminal defense case can be fought, the primary one is the evidence. Prosecutors are required to demonstrate with relevant and reliable evidence that the defendant is guilty of each charge, beyond a reasonable...