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  • When can a police officer search your car?

    Many people mistakenly believe that the law does not allow officers to search your car without your consent or without a warrant. This is not true. Unlike your home, the law does not always protect your car from warrantless searches. The law gives more leeway to police when searching cars...

  • How to Lift No-Contact Orders for Domestic Violence Cases

    Many domestic violence cases involve no-contact orders or restraining orders which prevent the defendant from making contact or approaching the alleged victim. In some instances, the court issues a no-contact order because of the facts surrounding the case. In other cases, the court may issue a no-contact order at victims’...

  • New Law Makes It a Felony to Ask for Help Tampering with Electronic Monitoring Device

    On October 1, 2016, several new laws took effect in Florida after they passed during the 2016 legislative session and gained approval from Governor Rick Scott. One of the new laws makes it a third-degree felony to tamper with or ask for assistance tampering with an electronic monitoring device (EMD),...