Category: Criminal Defense
What Happens if You Fail to Pay a Traffic Ticket Fine in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | October 23, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Traffic tickets can be real headaches. They typically involve fines, and they can easily lead to increased insurance premiums, points on your record, traffic school, and sometimes even court. So, what if you fail to pay a traffic ticket in Florida? What if you moved and forgot about the ticket or what if you couldn’t afford […]
Self-Defense Laws in Florida: When Can You Use It as a Defense?
by Jonathan Blecher | October 16, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Are you facing assault or battery charges in Florida? If you are, you may be thinking something to the effect of, “But I was defending myself! Don’t I have a right to self-defense?” If you think about it, many fights involve: 1) someone who started it, and 2) someone who was struck first and defending […]
Can Anyone Access Your Criminal Record in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | September 25, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you were arrested for a crime in Florida, or if you were arrested and convicted of a crime, you may be wondering if your criminal record is public information. Trust me, you are not the first or the last person to wonder about this; clients ask me about this often. Usually, they want to […]
Shoplifting in Florida: What You Need to Know About the Laws
by Jonathan Blecher | September 18, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you were recently arrested for shoplifting in Florida, you’re probably wondering about the applicable laws. Florida does not have a specific law about shoplifting. Instead, Florida’s shoplifting offenses are prosecuted under Florida’s theft law, which is covered under Section 812.014 of the Florida Statutes. Under Florida law, you commit the offense of “theft” when you knowingly obtain or use, or […]
Penalties for Resisting Arrest in Florida: What You Should Know
by Jonathan Blecher | June 28, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Have you been charged with resisting arrest in Florida? If so, you’ll want to know what you’re up against, and the potential penalties involved. For starters, there are two laws on the books pertaining to resisting arrest: 1) resisting officer without violence to his or her person, and 2) resisting officer with violence to his or her […]
