If there is a warrant out for your arrest, it can be incredibly stressful to go to work or even just relax at home. At any time, a police officer could knock on your front door or visit you at work and arrest you in front of your friends, family,...
When the State of Florida convicts defendants of felony crimes, the defendants lose their right to possess firearms, amongst other consequences. If officers find them in possession or in control of a gun thereafter, officers can charge them with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a serious offense...
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a central nervous system depressant and Schedule I drug. Originally developed as an anesthetic (but discontinued due to unwanted side effects), GHB’s only current legal use is as an investigational treatment for narcolepsy. Because of its Schedule I classification and popular use as a steroid alternative, intoxicant,...
The crime of dealing in stolen property, sometimes referred to as fencing, is a felony offence is Florida. This charge often comes about when a friend or neighbor accuses someone of stealing their goods and then selling them. There are several valid defenses you can use if you are facing...
Florida classifies methamphetamine, aka meth or crystal, as a Schedule II controlled substance. Conviction for sale, distribution, trafficking, or possession of methamphetamine could mean significant penalties, including long-term imprisonment. If you or a loved one has been charged with a meth-related crime, speak to an attorney at Goldman Wetzel as...
In 2014, over 64,000 people were arrested on domestic violence charges in Florida, according to the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence (FCADV). Many of these incidents sprout from alcohol-fueled altercations, unmanaged anger issues, or simply family arguments that have gotten out of hand. Domestic violence is a complicated area of...
Mistakes you make as a minor should not have to follow you into adulthood. Luckily, in Florida, you can get your juvenile record expunged if the state dropped the case, or sealed if the court withheld adjudication of delinquency. The following explains the legal effects of expunction and sealing, and...
MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a Schedule I controlled substance (dangerous, no accepted medical use, high potential for abuse) in Florida [Florida Statute § 893.03]. As a result, possession, trafficking, and distribution carry hefty penalties such as imprisonment, fines, and other consequences. In this article, we review Florida MDMA laws; penalties for...
A breathalyzer is simply a mechanical device with built-in sensors that estimates the amount of blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample. And like all machines, they can falter. If you are facing DUI charges, you may be able to challenge the breathalyzer test results and fight to get...
The short answer to this question, is yes; in Florida, you can be charged with a DUI even if you were sitting a parked car. This is because Florida Statute § 316.003(10) defines a driver as “any person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.” It’s...
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