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DUI is an offense under Florida law. The offense is proved by impairment of "normal faculties" or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above. The following information applies to those with their first conviction.

If this is your first conviction, your fine will be between $500-$2,000. If your blood alcohol level is .15 or higher, or you have a minor in the vehicle, the fine will be between $2,000–$4,000. You will also need to serve a mandatory 50 hrs of community service or an additional fine of $10 for each hour of required community service.

Probation for first convictions, the total period of probation and incarceration will not be greater than 1 year. Imprisonment is possible and is at the court's discretion. Sentencing terms may be served at a residential alcoholism or drug abuse treatment program, credited toward the term of imprisonment. For the first conviction, you will receive not more than 6 months. If your blood alcohol level is .15 or higher or there was a minor in the vehicle, you will receive not more than 9 months.

2nd, 3rd and 4th arrests come with much harsher mandatory sentence requirements. Do not make the mistake of going of you or your loved one going this alone you need an experienced attorney that will fight for you. Call for consultations at 305-224-8606.

Florida's crime laws define domestic violence as specified types of violence committed against a family or household member. In particular, an individual can commit domestic violence against a spouse, ex-spouse, the co-parent of the individual's child, or a relative related to the individual by blood or marriage. Florida laws also protect against domestic violence occurring between individuals who currently cohabitate or who formerly cohabitated together in the same household.

The types of crimes qualifying as domestic violence under Florida law include assault and aggravated assault, battery and aggravated battery, sexual assault and sexual battery, stalking and aggravated stalking, kidnapping, and others. The criminal offense charged for a domestic violence incident depends on the specific circumstances and events.

Rash and emotional decision making is often the cause of a domestic violence charge, don't let it be the cause of your conviction. A lawyer can help you address your problems with an informed, well-reasoned approach. If you've been charged under Florida domestic violence laws, it's in your best interest to contact a local criminal defense attorney to discuss your case and learn about your options moving forward. Do not make the mistake of going of you or your loved one going this alone you need an experienced attorney that will fight for you. Call for consultations at 305-224-8606.

The State of Florida views drugs as a direct cause of most criminal activity in Florida. because of the correlation of drug use and criminal activity, the penalties for drug crimes increase exponentially based upon the quantity of drugs involved and their intended use. Often times small changes in charges can mean vast differences in consequence for those involved it can be very confusing. But an experienced drug crimes defense attorney will provide you with the best opportunity to beat your case.

Do not make the mistake of going of you or your loved one going this alone you need an experienced attorney that will fight for you. Call for consultations at 305-224-8606.

There is a wide array of sex crimes in Florida. Each one carries with it its own unique definition and potential penalty. Florida sex crimes are serious crimes that can result in severe penalties. A criminal investigation into sex crimes is very serious. An investigation may begin without your knowledge when law enforcement is contacted by an alleged victim. It is important for individuals who are accused of sex crimes to understand the nature of the charges against them, their rights and how to protect their freedom.

Do not make the mistake of going of you or your loved one going this alone you need an experienced attorney that will fight for you. Call for consultations at 305-224-8606.

Florida laws use the legal term "theft" to describe a variety of property crimes, including larceny, stealing, misappropriation, conversion, and other offenses. In general, theft involves the unauthorized taking or use of another person's property. In a theft case, the prosecutor must prove several elements of the crime.

It is important to note that the prosecutor must establish the defendant's specific intent to take or use property belonging to another person. The defendant must have intended to temporarily or permanently deprive the owner of possession or use of the property. The prosecutor must show that the defendant had the criminal intent at the time when the defendant took or attempted to take the property.

There are several possible defenses that may be available to you to help either reduce or eliminate the theft case against you. Criminal cases often rest on certain technical details that a skilled attorney may be able to successfully defend. Get a grip on your case today. Call for consultations at 305-224-8606.

If you or a loved one are involved in a homicide investigation you need to remember it is your right to remain silent and ask for your lawyer. Though the words homicide and murder are used synonymously, the truth is the act of homicide is not always a crime, but the act of murder is.

Florida divides the illegal killing of a person into several categories of crimes:

• Murder

• Manslaughter

• Vehicular Homicide

Understanding your charges and setting an effective defense is the job of an experienced legal defense team. Do not make the mistake of going of you or your loved one going this alone you need an experienced attorney that will fight for you. Call for consultations at 305-224-8606.

A post-conviction motion is not a substitute for a direct appeal and is usually an action taken to correct an error that denied a defendant a fair trial. This type of motion is filed with the trial court and not the appellate court, usually after the defendant has lost on a direct appeal.

Post-conviction relief issues can cover items that may or may not have been clear in the initial trial. These issues may include new DNA evidence that challenges the guilt of the convicted, evidence of perjury, juror misconduct, prosecutorial misconduct, or ineffective assistance of counsel, to name a few.

Additional examples of situations when post-conviction relief may be appropriate include:

• The judgment violated state or federal laws.

• A sentence was more severe than the law allows.

• The court that oversaw the case did not have jurisdiction to impose judgment or sentencing.

• The defendant's plea was entered involuntarily.

• Newly discovered evidence

If a defendant is awarded post-conviction relief, he or she may be released from custody, granted a new trial, or receive a modification of the sentence. Post-conviction relief is governed by federal and state laws and therefore will vary by state.

In any case, when an appeal or a post-conviction relief motion should be filed, time is of the essence. It's important that anyone considering this type of criminal defense hire an attorney who is experienced in this type of law. Call for consultations at 305-224-8606.