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4 Arrests In 6 Months: “Why Doesn’t She Leave?”
In July 2026, a former Broward County sheriff’s deputy was arrested for violating a domestic violence injunction (DVI), which was the fourth arrest for the man in six months. In January he was arrested for “dragging and choking” a woman during an argument, and three more attacks on the same woman have followed. In… Read More »
Florida Minor In Possession Of Drugs Charges
There was a time when getting an “MIP” – that is, a charge of ‘minor in possession of controlled substances’ – was seen as a rite of passage for teenagers, as if to prove how provocative or ‘cool’ they were. Nowadays, that attitude still persists for some, but more and more young people are… Read More »
How To Challenge A Victim’s Credibility And Keep Your Own
It is often seen in Florida domestic violence cases to wind up being “he said/she said” situations – that is, cases where there is little evidence available in terms of guilt or innocence beyond the testimony of the alleged victim and abuser. Because of this, the legal strategy of trying to attack the other… Read More »
Drug Crimes Can Involve Prescription Drugs, Too
Florida is one of the U.S. states with the highest percentage of residents over the age of 60, who may require medical care and thus, more prescription medication. That said, there is still a significant number of Floridians, regardless of age, who are not aware that possessing a prescription drug may still be grounds… Read More »
Do Threats Count As Domestic Violence?
Most domestic violence laws, Florida’s included, characterize physical injury or death as a part of what defines the crime. However, if there is a pattern of criminal threats or other verbal abuse between a victim and a defendant in a domestic violence case, it is still important, and can still lead to charges, or… Read More »
Alternative Sentences For Florida Drug Offenses
Florida takes drug offenses very seriously, due to the potential harm to society in general, rather than the defendant as an individual. Its sentencing for these offenses is very strict, particularly compared to the guidelines in other states. However, there are cases in which the legal system may give an offender another chance to… Read More »
New Programs To Combat Domestic Violence Now Law In Florida
In the last days of May 2026, Florida’s governor signed two new laws authorizing the beginnings of new systems to protect survivors of domestic violence and those potentially at risk. The first strengthens punishments for domestic violence crimes and also creates a pilot program, to be conducted in Pinellas County, on the feasibility of… Read More »
Explaining Florida Drug Trafficking
Drug trafficking is arguably the most serious drug offense one may commit, and if convicted, the penalties are harsh – in rare cases, the death penalty may even be on the proverbial table. The offense usually involves transporting large amounts of controlled substances, often – though not always – across state lines. However, it… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Statute Of Limitations In Domestic Violence Cases
A statute of limitations is a period in which an injured person must file a civil lawsuit (or law enforcement must bring a criminal case against a suspect). Once the statute of limitations has passed, the offense can no longer be litigated. This seems straightforward, but too often, it can be confusing for those… Read More »
Can I Grow My Own Cannabis In Florida?
As of this writing, 31 U.S. states have either legalized or decriminalized the recreational use of cannabis, while a total of 42 have done the same for medical uses of the drug. Florida allows individuals with certain conditions like Crohn’s disease or lupus (among others) to use medical cannabis to treat them, but does… Read More »