Starting January 2025, getting too close to a police officer, firefighter, or EMT could land you in serious legal trouble. Under Florida’s newly enacted Halo Law, it is now a second-degree misdemeanor to approach or remain within 25 feet of first responders actively performing their duties—if you’ve been told to stay back. That means if ...
What Is a Temporary Restraining Order — and What Should You Do About It in Florida? If you’ve been suddenly served with a temporary restraining order (also called an injunction) in Florida, you may feel confused, scared, and unsure of what to do next. This article explains what a temporary restraining order is, how it ...
No Contact Order Florida: Understand Your Rights and Legal Options If you’ve been issued a no contact order in Florida, it’s more than just a warning—it’s a court mandate that can seriously affect your freedom. Whether you’re facing this after a domestic violence arrest or as part of another criminal case, knowing what it means ...
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a landmark piece of legislation aimed at further protecting Florida’s children from sexual abuse and exploitation. This new law, officially enacted on June 17, 2025, enhances criminal penalties, closes dangerous legal loopholes, and strengthens tools available to prosecutors and law enforcement. As outlined by the Governor’s Office, this sweeping reform ...
The opioid crisis continues to devastate communities across America, with synthetic opioids like fentanyl at the forefront of this public health emergency. In Florida, authorities have responded with increasingly severe penalties for fentanyl trafficking offenses. If you or someone you know faces fentanyl trafficking charges, understanding the legal landscape is critical to mounting an effective ...
When facing murder charges in Florida, self-defense can be a powerful legal strategy that may lead to complete exoneration when coupled with the legal counsel of a trusted defense attorney. Florida’s self-defense laws, particularly the controversial “Stand Your Ground” provision, provide significant protections to those who use deadly force when genuinely in fear for their ...
This blog post was written by a former client who wishes to remain anonymous to protect his family’s privacy. He wanted to share this Fighter Law client testimonial to help others who may be searching for experienced legal help. How I Found Fighter Law Through ChatGPT When I was going through one of the most ...
If you’ve been pulled over for suspicion of DUI in Florida, what you say can and will be used against you—sometimes in ways you wouldn’t expect. A recent ruling in Castillo v. State, just made that crystal clear. In this DUI case, the arresting officer never actually saw the defendant behind the wheel. But the ...
