New 2024 Florida Criminal Laws Florida enacted several criminal law changes in 2024, including tougher penalties for repeat driver’s license offenses, new HOA-related crimes, and changes affecting domestic violence investigations. This article explains key provisions enacted that year. The law and effective date that apply to a particular case depend on the charge and when the alleged conduct occurred. [...]
Understanding Mail Surveillance: What You Need to Know About Your Privacy Rights In today's digital age, many of us are concerned about online privacy and electronic surveillance. But did you know that your physical mail could also be subject to monitoring? We're here to shed light on a little-known practice that could affect your privacy rights: mail surveillance. What [...]
Why Hiring an Attorney is Essential for Your Miami Injunction for Protection Case If you're seeking an injunction for protection in Miami, you can file without an attorney. A lawyer can help you choose the right petition, prepare your evidence, and present your case at the hearing. This article explains how legal help can support your request for protection. [...]
Shoplifting Charges for Non-Citizens: Potential Immigration Consequences in Miami If you are not a U.S. citizen and have been charged with shoplifting in Miami, you may be worried about how a conviction could impact your immigration status. As experienced criminal defense attorneys in Miami, we understand the unique challenges and concerns non-citizens face when dealing with criminal charges. In [...]
Governor DeSantis Signs New Bills into Law Targeting Illegal Immigrants On March 15, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1036, HB 1589, and HB 1451. The bills addressed criminal penalty enhancements, driving without a valid license, and local governments’ acceptance of certain identification documents. SB 1036 took effect on October 1, 2024; HB 1589 and HB 1451 took effect [...]
Can You Be Detained and Searched for Marijuana Based on Odor Alone? You may have heard that a police officer can stop and search you based on the smell of marijuana alone. But is this still true in Florida after hemp was legalized? The answer may surprise you. What Changed with Hemp Legalization in Florida Florida’s hemp [...]
Can You Openly Carry a Gun in Florida? Florida’s 2023 concealed-carry law, which took effect July 1, 2023, did not repeal the state’s open-carry ban. A later court decision changed the law: in September 2025, the First District Court of Appeal held that Florida’s general ban on openly carrying firearms violated the Second Amendment. Later court developments also matter, [...]
Prescription Drug Offenses in Miami, Florida As a Miami criminal defense law firm, we understand the severity of prescription drug offenses and the impact they can have on your life. This post will discuss the various aspects of prescription drug crimes in Florida, the potential consequences, and how our experienced attorneys can help you navigate the legal system. [...]
Arrested for Shoplifting at Saks Fifth Avenue in Miami If you've been arrested for shoplifting at Saks Fifth Avenue in Miami, it's a serious situation. Florida takes shoplifting offenses very seriously, and a conviction could have damaging consequences. Don’t take this lightly. You need an experienced Miami criminal defense lawyer on your side as soon as possible if you’re [...]
Recording Police Interrogations in Florida You've seen it countless times on TV crime shows - a suspect sitting in a small, windowless room facing one or more detectives who fire questions in rapid succession, pressuring the suspect to confess. But how accurate is this portrayal of police interrogations? Knowing what transpired behind closed doors is nearly impossible with no [...]
