by Brandon Legal Group | Aug 11, 2016 | Criminal Law Articles & Blogs
Florida arrest laws In a previous blog, we discussed when law enforcement may legally conduct traffic stops and we learned that police can conduct a traffic stop when they have probable cause to believe that a traffic violation has been committed. However, there is...
by Brandon Legal Group | Aug 11, 2016 | Criminal Law Articles & Blogs
Florida Stand Your Ground Laws Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law s are codified in Florida Statutes § 776.012 through § 776.032. This law has come under national scrutiny due to all the attention given the Treyvon Martin case. However, Stand Your Ground isn’t much more...
by Brandon Legal Group | Aug 11, 2016 | Criminal Law Articles & Blogs
The question posed, “When Does a Theft Occur?” may seem to have an obvious answer; and in most situations, the answer is obvious. For example, if a person has been charged with stealing from a convenience store, the theft has occurred when that person took possession...
by Brandon Legal Group | Aug 11, 2016 | Criminal Law Articles & Blogs
Juvenile Delinquency, and the Tampa Courts When a person under the age of 18 years has been arrested for a criminal offense, the case will most likely end up in juvenile delinquency court; although, adult charges are possible for more serious offenses. The juvenile...
by Brandon Legal Group | Aug 11, 2016 | Criminal Law Articles & Blogs
The United States Constitution, the Florida Constitution, and case law give an accused the absolute right to remain silent when faced with questioning from law enforcement regarding crimes that person is suspected of committing. In order to safeguard this right, the...
by Brandon Legal Group | Aug 11, 2016 | Civil Law, Criminal Law Articles & Blogs, Family Law
Tampa Jury Selection Whatever your reason may be (i.e. you are not guilty, plea negotiations have broken down, or you’re preserving an appellate issue), your case is going to trial. The first decision that needs to be made is whether to have a jury trial. I would...
