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Myths About Domestic Violence In Florida

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

The concept of domestic violence is sometimes a difficult one for the average person to understand. Historically and colloquially, it is associated solely with marital violence, and almost exclusively with physical violence (as opposed to other types). For some, it may even be associated with other characteristics such as gender, class, or national origin…. Read More »

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Changes To Florida Drug Laws Can Affect Teens

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In most years, Florida’s legislature will make at least some changes to the state’s criminal law. This year’s changes include the creation of a new drug offense that can place your teenager in serious legal trouble if they are not careful. Fentanyl is a serious problem affecting Floridians, and law enforcement takes a very… Read More »

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Male Victims Of Domestic Violence

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

When the average person thinks of a crime of domestic violence, they are likely to imagine a male victimizing a female. However, men do experience domestic violence, and if a man is not aware of that, it can cause real mental and physical harm to them, placing them in a situation they may feel… Read More »

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Shipping Drugs Through The Mail Is A Federal Offense

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Whether intentional or unintentional, receiving drugs via the U.S. mail is a federal crime. The average person may not think much of mailing something to a friend or family member, but this can lead to charges of drug trafficking and jail time in a federal prison. The stakes of these cases are very high,… Read More »

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Can My Social Media Harm My Domestic Violence Defense?

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It is all too common nowadays for a person who has been involved in a domestic dispute to vent about it on social media. Very often, that is the end of it – but if this happens in a moment where someone has been charged with an actual crime of domestic violence, that moment… Read More »

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Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Cannabis In Florida

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Medical cannabis has been legal in Florida since 2014, but access is still strictly regulated, with many different requirements that potential cardholders must meet in order to qualify for the program. If you are a person with a medical condition that benefits from cannabis use, it is important that you understand the proverbial hoops… Read More »

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Is A Domestic Violence Injunction Worth It?

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The conventional wisdom often given to a victim of domestic violence is to obtain a domestic violence injunction (DVI, also called a restraining order) if possible, given that it ostensibly provides protection in the event that an alleged abuser tries to harm them further. While this is often true, it does not address the… Read More »

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Drug Crimes & Habitual Offender Status In Florida

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If a person is convicted of a drug crime in the state of Florida, and they have a past history of drug use or distribution, it is sometimes within a judge’s purview to impose stricter penalties on them. One of these penalties is known as habitual offender, or habitual felony offender, status. Being tagged… Read More »

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Miranda Rights & Drug Charges In Florida

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A 2022 survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania reported that less than half of U.S. citizens could name all three branches of their government, while only 40 percent knew that undocumented immigrants have rights under the U.S. Constitution. This unfortunate lack of civic literacy often applies when being… Read More »

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Have You Been Charged With A Florida Domestic Violence Crime?

By Perlet & Shiner, P.A. |

Domestic violence in Florida is defined as any criminal offense resulting in “physical injury or death” to a victim who shares a particular type of relationship with the alleged perpetrator – for example, a spouse, ex-spouse, or unmarried co-parent, among others. If you have been charged with this type of crime, it is crucial… Read More »

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