Monthly Archives: April 2025
Understanding Assault and Battery Charges in Florida
Assault and battery are so often charged in tandem that it’s easy to confuse them for a single offense. But in Florida, assault and battery are considered separate crimes, both of which carry serious consequences. What is the difference between assault and battery in Florida? Assault and battery are two different crimes. The major… Read More »
Understanding the Crime of Resisting an Officer with Violence in Florida
The crime of resisting arrest comes in two flavors. The first is resisting arrest without violence. The second is resisting arrest with violence. As you may already guess, resisting arrest with violence is more serious than resisting arrest without violence. Yet police officers are not always respectful of your civil rights when they initiate… Read More »
Can I Be Arrested for Drug Possession if I Have a Medical Marijuana Card?
While many states have moved to decriminalize and legalize marijuana for recreational use, Florida is not among them. The state of Florida still classifies marijuana as a schedule 1 substance. Nonetheless, Florida allows patients to legally use marijuana for specific medical conditions, including cancer, anxiety, autoimmune disease, PTSD, epilepsy, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, and other… Read More »
Understanding the Crime of Sexual Battery with a Weapon in Florida
The state of Florida is extremely aggressive when it comes to prosecuting sex crimes. The law imposes some of the harshest and longest sentences on anyone convicted of these criminal offenses. Sexual battery, also known as rape, is among the most aggressively prosecuted crimes in the state. The use of a weapon makes potential… Read More »
