It’s common to see “no trespassing” signs on buildings or poles on privately owned land, warning you to stay off the premises. But what exactly constitutes criminal trespassing? What are the potential legal penalties if you ignore these signs? Trespassing is entering another person’s property without their permission. According to Florida Statute Title XLVI Chapter ...
No one wants to be subject to a criminal investigation, regardless of whether they committed the crime for which they are being investigated. Sometimes people think that they can help themselves or the people they love by hiding certain pieces of potential evidence from law enforcement. Whether that evidence is a muddy pair of shoes ...
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 ...