When it comes to Civil Injunctions, both parties are entitled to due process, and an opportunity to present their case before a court. When one of the parties needs to request a continuance before trial, the judge has to apply a three-pronged test to assess whether a continuance should be granted. First, the judge ...
Imagine being caught amid a complex web of criminal accusations, facing terms like organized crime, racketeering, and RICO. It might sound like a scene from a crime drama, but it is a harsh reality for those charged under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. These charges can stem from various alleged criminal activities, ...
The Fourth Amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. However, there are exceptions that permit law enforcement officers to carry out searches and make arrests without a warrant. Knowing your rights and the legal boundaries of warrantless searches can be instrumental in safeguarding your privacy and rights. Florida police can search your home without ...
Understanding your rights during police questioning is crucial to ensuring fair treatment under the law. Recent rulings by the Florida Supreme Court and the Florida Third District Court of Appeal highlight the complexities surrounding the invocation of the right to remain silent and the right to counsel. Recently, the courts have provided significant clarifications on ...
Citizens often have questions about the legality of recording telephone conversations between themselves and police officers or other members of law enforcement. It’s natural to want to create a record for yourself. However, Florida does have a strict prohibition under its wiretapping law (Fl. Stat. § 934.03) against recording telephone conversations when the other party ...
Knowing your rights when it comes to self-defense is important. There are specific laws in place that dictate when you can use force to defend yourself or others. In Florida, self-defense is considered justifiable when you believe that such force is necessary to protect yourself from imminent harm. This means that you do not have ...
Receiving a DUI charge can be a life-changing experience, but it’s important to remember that you have rights and options available to you. After being charged, you may be wondering about the potential consequences you may face and what steps you can take to minimize the impact on your life. Our team at Fighter Law ...
If you are pulled over for a DUI, remember, Field Sobriety Exercises (one-leg stand, walk and turn, horizontal gaze nystagmus (follow the pen/finger test)) are voluntary. You have the right, and should, refuse to submit upon being requested by a law enforcement officer to perform them. Standardized field sobriety tests were created under a study ...
As a parent, the last thing you want to hear is that your teenager is facing shoplifting charges in Florida. The thought of your child being involved in criminal activity is devastating. That’s why it’s important to arm yourself with the knowledge and resources to navigate this difficult situation in a way that will limit ...
