Tag Archives: Florida Criminal Charges
What Happens if I Violate My Probation in the State of Florida?
It is not uncommon for an individual who has been convicted of certain crimes in the state of Florida to be placed on probation, either in place of incarceration or after having served a sentence of incarceration. Many individuals who are on probation ending up breaking the terms and conditions of their probation, simply… Read More »
U.S. Supreme Court Limits Government’s Power to Freeze Assets
On March 30, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-3 decision in a case called Luis v. United States. In this opinion, the Court limited the federal government’s power to seize certain assets of an individual who has been accused of fraud, based on the individual’s Sixth Amendment right to pay a reasonable… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Assault and Battery Under Florida Law?
Assault and battery are common criminal offenses that are easy to confuse. In fact, some people think that the two terms are interchangeable, and that they mean the same thing. While assault and battery are similar crimes in some respects, they are distinct and separate crimes under Florida law, with different consequences for those… Read More »
Distinguishing Theft and Robbery Under Florida Law
The Orlando Sentinel recently reported that law enforcement authorities have arrested a 23-year-old man whom they believe is in involved in at least two convenience store robberies. Hector Martin Pereira is accused of robbing both a Circle K and a Kangaroo Express on February 6, 2016. A Circle K employee is alleging that Pereira… Read More »