What is The Sentence for Petty (Petit) Theft in Florida?
In Florida, theft crimes fall into two categories, grand theft, and petit (which most people call “petty”) theft. The distinguishing factor in both categories is the value of the property stolen and the type of property. The categories of theft can be confusing...
When is Self-Defense Justified in Florida?
In the state of Florida, there are certain situations when a person can use force to defend themselves. This is generally known as self-defense and is lawful when used in order to avoid the consequences of another illegal, violent act. It’s important to understand the...
Things To Know if You Are Arrested for a DUI in Florida
On DUI suspensions, unless you go to the DMV within 10 days to see about a hearing or hardship, the person accused of DUI will have to wait either 30 days (if you blew over the limit of .08) or 90 days (if you refused the breath test) before they can go apply for the...
Can I Afford An Attorney? How Much Will it Cost?
A private attorney (meaning not court-appointed) can be hired at any time during your case, and even prior to an arrest. The price or cost of hiring an attorney varies greatly depending on many factors, the type of charge, the city/state of the offense, the...