Some veterans who face charges for non-violent misdemeanor or felony crimes in Hillsborough County may qualify for 13th Judicial Circuit Veterans Treatment Court (VTC). VTC is a court-supervised pre-trial intervention or post-plea option that allows the veteran to...
If the police arrest you or you face charges for a domestic violence offense in Florida, you will likely face time behind bars if convicted. Florida laws allow for mandatory minimum jail sentences for those who commit first-degree misdemeanor domestic battery, as well...
In Florida, the state has comprehensive domestic violence laws that address everything from how first responders help victims of domestic violence to mandatory jail time for anyone convicted of intentionally hurting another person during a domestic violence incident....
Domestic battery by strangulation is a serious domestic violence charge that could result in significant time behind bars as well as fines and other penalties. If you face accusations of domestic battery by strangulation or the police arrested you for this or a...
Florida courts take domestic violence and related offenses seriously. If convicted, you could face mandatory minimum time behind bars in addition to fines, probation, and other penalties. In addition, an injunction for domestic violence could bar you from going back...
It is illegal to buy a firearm for someone else, lying on federal forms and helping them avoid background checks. Both the straw purchaser and the actual buyer could face federal charges for this type of crime. The consequences of this type of felony are significant....
Florida does not have any laws that require sellers to obtain a state license or permit, but federal laws still apply. To legally import, manufacture, or deal in firearms in interstate commerce from Florida, the seller must hold a federal gun dealer’s license. Selling...
Florida law considers any drug crime involving fentanyl a serious offense. If convicted, you could face prison time, significant fines, probation, and more. When possible, you will want to fight to clear your name or get the charges against you reduced to avoid having...
If the Court convicts you of possession or trafficking of carfentanil, you could face fines and even prison time. Florida treats possession and trafficking of fentanyl and all its derivatives as serious crimes with increased penalties over possession or sales of many...
You can get a home loan despite having a felony. Having a felony conviction on your record can impact your life in many ways. Thankfully, getting a home loan is not one of them -- not directly, anyway. Most banks do not run criminal record checks before approving...