Monthly Archives: July 2026
How Long Can Police Keep Property Seized During a Criminal Investigation in Florida?
When law enforcement seizes an individual’s property as part of a criminal investigation, most people believe that the items will be returned quickly, especially if no charges are filed against that person. However, it is not uncommon for law enforcement departments to retain seized items for weeks, months, or longer, depending on various factors…. Read More »
Can You Be Charged With a Crime Based Solely on Circumstantial Evidence in Florida?
Many believe that in order to convict someone of a crime, there has to be concrete evidence such as a confession, video footage, and/or eyewitnesses. In fact, the prosecution can bring forward criminal cases relying exclusively on circumstantial evidence. These types of cases may be more difficult to prove legally. For anyone charged with… Read More »
Florida’s Principal Theory: How You Can Be Charged for a Crime You Didn’t Personally Commit
It may come as a shock to some, but under Florida law, a defendant can be charged with a crime even when they did not commit the crime personally. Using the theory known as “the principal theory,” you can be charged for committing a crime because you helped, induced, or assisted someone else in… Read More »
Constructive Possession in Florida Drug Cases: How Prosecutors Try to Prove It
“Possession of drug” offenses under Florida law do not necessarily depend on finding drugs on one party’s person, or in their bag. Prosecutors can base their arguments on something called “constructive possession.” Oftentimes, they’ll ask who the drug belongs to. If no one responds, they can charge everyone in the vicinity with possession of… Read More »
