Posts in April, 2010

Apr 29 Criminal Mischief

Criminal mischief, in the State of Florida, is the intentional destruction of somebody else's property. It other jurisdictions, it ...

Apr 28 PTA: Promise To Appear

A promise to appear (PTA) can be issued in lieu of a physical arrest only in misdemeanor cases. If you are arrested for a felony, ...

Apr 27 Burglary of an Unoccupied Structure

In Florida, the burglary of an unoccupied structure is a third-degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in state prison. All an ...

Apr 27 Why Cleaning Your Record Is More Important Now Than Ever Before

The economy sucks. That's no secret. Unemployment has risen to its highest levels in years. Even with an excellent education, ...

Apr 26 Stand Your Ground: An Absolute Defense in the State of Florida

The State of Florida has some of the toughest laws in the country regarding violent crime . Laws, such as Florida's famous ...

Apr 25 Trafficking in Cocaine

Aside from marijuana grow houses, trafficking in cocaine is one of the most serious felony-level drug offenses in Miami-Dade ...