Charged with a serious crime in Florida and need simple and straightforward information about your rights and the legal process? Browse our frequently updated blog for posts on these and other vital criminal defense topics.
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With or Without Violence, Resisting an Officer Charges in Florida Carry Serious ConsequencesResisting an officer charges come with substantial potential penalties—and can make your overall defense more difficult. Consult a lawyer right away.
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Home Invasion Robbery Charges Can Lead You to a New Home in Prison, So You Need Expert Legal RepresentationThe consequences if you are convicted of home invasion robbery in Florida are significant. Make sure you have an experienced defense attorney on your side.
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Problems and Penalties for Parents: The Potential Consequences of a Juvenile OffenseIf your child committed a juvenile offense, you have plenty of worries, including possibly facing penalties yourself. A juvenile defense attorney can help.
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The Penalties for Sexual Battery in Florida Include Life in Prison—Which Means You Need a Skilled Defense Attorney Right NowIf you have been charged with sexual battery, you could be looking at life in prison. Hiring a skilled defense attorney is your best option for moving forward.
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Understanding Robbery With a Deadly Weapon in Florida: Definitions, Penalties, and the Need for an Experienced AttorneyRobbery is a serious charge—made more serious if you are charged with robbery with a deadly weapon. You need a defense attorney right away.
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Follow the Rules and Turn to an Experienced Attorney to Help Get a No Contact Order LiftedIf a judge has placed you under a no contact order, it is important to abide by it. But in some cases, an attorney can help you get it lifted.
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Come to Florida for Your Vacation, but Make Sure You Don’t Leave on ProbationIf arrested on vacation in Florida, know your rights, what to do next, and why hiring a local defense lawyer is crucial to protect your future and freedom.
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Whether the Charge Is Murder or Manslaughter, You Need an Expert Defense AttorneyUnderstand the difference between murder and manslaughter in Florida, including legal definitions, penalties, and how each impacts your criminal defense.
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Charged With Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer? You Need Expert Representation Right AwayFacing a battery on a law enforcement officer charge in Florida? Learn about the serious penalties and how Flaherty & Merrifield can help defend your rights.
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Options for Communicating With a Family Member in the Okaloosa County JailLearn how to communicate with an Okaloosa County inmate, including visitation rules, phone and video call options, and important restrictions to know.
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Class Action Suit Over Ex-Felon Voting Rights Part of Larger Trend in LawIn a class action lawsuit filed in Florida by convicted felons seeking voting rights, the Board of Clemency upheld their power to deny felons' requests to vote.
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Navigating DUI Checkpoints In Okaloosa CountyOkaloosa County DUI lawyer Tim Flaherty can help you if your rights were violated when you were arrested at a DUI checkpoint for driving under the influence.