Recent Blog Posts
Can I Argue Self-Defense In A Domestic Violence Case?
In domestic disputes, no one will disagree that emotions run high. It is unfortunately all too easy for an argument to turn into a physical altercation, and if the police are called, you may wind up being charged with a crime of domestic violence even when you had no real intention to injure anyone…. Read More »
Arrested For Drug Possession – But I Live Out Of State
While it happens far more often during spring break and summer vacation, tourists who come to Florida for vacation will sometimes run afoul of the law. One of the most common reasons this occurs is that they get caught with a controlled substance – from cannabis to prescriptions, all of it counts as unlawful… Read More »
Domestic Violence & Florida Divorce
If you have been charged with a crime of domestic violence in Florida, you know the stakes are high. A conviction can lead to loss of one’s firearm rights, to jail time, to the worst possible loss for many parents: the loss of the right to see one’s children. It is unfortunately not uncommon… Read More »
The Evolution Of Florida’s “Plain Smell” Doctrine
In October 2025, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals heard a case which struck down the state’s so-called “plain smell doctrine.” This was an unwritten rule which held that the mere smell of cannabis was sufficient probable cause for law enforcement to search a person or their vehicle for drugs. However, as the law… Read More »
How Does Law Enforcement Handle Domestic Disputes?
Domestic disputes can happen at any time, between any two people who share a certain relationship. However, not all of them will follow the same path – some are easily patched up, while some require calls to law enforcement and possibly even criminal charges. If you find yourself involved in a domestic dispute in… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions: First-Time Drug Offenders
Florida has a long history with illegal drugs and those who sell them. As a result, the state prosecutes drug offenses aggressively, with even first-time offenders potentially facing jail time. If you are facing drug charges and have never been in trouble with the law before, it is all too easy to panic –… Read More »
Major Ruling May Allow PTSD Evidence In ‘Stand Your Ground’ Cases
Florida, among other U.S. states, has a “Stand Your Ground” law on the books. This law holds that a person who reasonably believes they are about to be the victim of force has the right to use that level of force in self defense, with no duty to retreat. Historically, the fear of force… Read More »
Dealing With Addiction In Florida Drug Cases
In recent years, a debate has arisen among scientists and psychologists, as well as legal theorists, as to just how deeply addiction affects a person’s neurology. The general impulse is that while addiction can absolutely play a role in affecting a person’s impulse control and other behaviors that might result in committing a crime,… Read More »
Florida Legislature Seeks To Help Victims Of Domestic Violence Stay Safe
If a person is a victim of domestic violence, they not only have to contend with their abuser threatening their safety, but also with additional factors that can make protecting themselves more difficult. For example, it is sadly not uncommon for a Florida landlord to evict a victim of domestic violence over calling law… Read More »
Turnpike Traffic Stop Yields Almost $15 Million In Cocaine
In mid-October 2025, a semi-truck was stopped by law enforcement on Florida’s Turnpike. During the stop, police found a trap door in the trailer which contained “multiple duffel bags filled with cocaine.” The drugs, weighed at 173 kilograms and valued at roughly $14.7 million, were confiscated and three suspects were arrested, now facing federal… Read More »