902 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa FL 33609
902 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa FL 33609
Florida law gives people the right to defend themselves. But what exactly does that mean, and where is the line between protection and prosecution? For many, the idea of self-defense seems simple. The reality is more complicated. Florida Statutes Chapter 776 outlines when force is…
A Florida court may issue a restraining order when they have reason to believe the safety of an individual is at risk. Florida Statute Section 741.30 provides legal protection against domestic violence in the form of a restraining order (technically known as an injunction). If…
When an individual is legally required to show up for a court date and doesn’t appear, the judge might choose to issue a failure to appear (FTA) bench warrant. Regardless of the reason, an FTA can have serious consequences. What Happens if You Get an…
People who are sentenced to prison typically have one pressing question on their mind: when will they be released? The answer is often unclear, partly because not all courts have to give a precise answer. Whether one does depends on the court’s decision to impose…
Courts have considerable discretion in setting the amount of bail or bond you must meet before you can be released from custody on your criminal charges in Florida. Guided only by the constitutional prohibition against unreasonable bail, courts are free to consider a variety of…
Expert witnesses are a fixture in many cases involving complex factual situations, including criminal cases and personal injury lawsuits. If one party uses an expert witness, the other party will typically counter by retaining their own expert witness. In a “battle of the experts,” the…
Unless you have legal training, you may not know much about how the law is divided into criminal and civil matters. Understanding the difference can help you identify which type of lawyer you need to locate when you need help with a legal issue. What’s…
The question of recovering attorneys’ fees from the opposing party in legal proceedings is influenced by various factors. These include the jurisdiction, the specific circumstances of the case, and the applicable laws. Typically, there are two main ways in which attorney’s fees can be recovered…
For over 50 years, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure recognized this principle by allowing the named plaintiffs who represent class members in a class action lawsuit to recover incentive pay. Now, a recent decision in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals threatens to undo…
Although many criminal convictions in Florida come with jail or prison time, judges have the discretion to issue alternative measures that can keep many individuals out of custody. Under Florida sentencing guidelines, courts can offer a suspended imposition of a sentence (SIS). This option allows…
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