Due to their names similarity, many people might assume that battery charge is the same as an aggravated battery offense. Since these are separate offenses, it is important to understand what an aggravated battery is in Florida. In Florida, an aggravated battery...
Even though crime is harshly pursued in Florida, the law is also meant to protect defendants from crimes that happened a while ago. When facing criminal charges, many people wonder if Florida has a statute of limitation for criminal cases. Florida does have a...
Assault and battery are separate and distinct offenses that can result either in misdemeanor or felony charges. Since these terms are often heard together, many people are unclear of the difference between assault and battery in Florida. In Florida, the...
In Florida, sexual battery crimes are offenses that, depending on the severity, can result in different penalties. However, for some people this term can get easily confused with other sex crimes. Therefore, understanding the definition of sexual battery in Florida is...
In Florida, sex crimes are taken very seriously, especially, if there was a minor involved in the offense. Even if there was consent from the minor, based on the statutory rape law, a person might face criminal charges and severe penalties. Therefore, it’s important...
On July 1, 2019, the state of Florida legalized hemp, and the new law is impacting marijuana arrests and prosecutions. Overview of the New Hemp Law and the Challenges It Presents to Prosecutors Hemp, cannabidiol (CBD), and other derivatives that contain .3% or less of...
Domestic battery is often the crime people think about when they hear “domestic violence.” While domestic violence can also include a wide range of other offenses, domestic battery occurs when one person hits or otherwise intentionally hurts a member of their...
Veterans who complete the Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) are as much as 32 percent less likely to commit another crime in the first year versus the average incarcerated person in the United States. Veterans Treatment Court provides an opportunity for veterans who have...
Florida’s Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) extends to 31 jurisdictions as of March 2019. Veterans Treatment Court offers veterans who face misdemeanor or third-degree felony charges a way to get treatment for their mental health or substance abuse issues instead of...
The Sixth Judicial Circuit Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) offers some military veterans another option for getting the most favorable outcome possible in their Pinellas County, FL, criminal case. VTC is a voluntary, court-supervised treatment program for veterans who...