Monthly Archives: August 2026
What Happens If a Witness Refuses to Testify in a Florida Criminal Case?
Witness testimony can at times be a key element in the prosecution of a crime. In some cases, the witness will be the victim of the alleged crime, an eyewitness, or someone who knows something about the crime. However, what if the witness does not want to testify? The answer to this question can… Read More »
How Police Use License Plate Readers in Florida Criminal Investigations
License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology is increasingly used in criminal investigations in the State of Florida. This technology assists police in locating vehicles that have been involved in criminal activity, have been stolen, or have active warrants. Even though ALPR technology can be useful in some investigations, it is important to understand whether there… Read More »
Can a Criminal Record Be Sealed or Expunged in Florida? Understanding Your Options
Having a criminal history will impact your life in many ways, even years after the matter has been resolved. Background checks by employers, landlords, licensing authorities, schools, and colleges are common, and sometimes even a criminal arrest that was not followed up with a conviction can show up on your criminal record. The good… Read More »
Accomplice Liability in Florida: When Can You Be Charged for Someone Else’s Crime?
Most folks think that a person cannot be charged with a crime if they were not physically involved in unlawful activity. However, in Florida, this might not be true, since under Florida’s “principal” law, an individual who helps someone else commit a crime can be charged with criminal offenses, just like the one who… Read More »
When Can a Crime Be Charged as a Hate Crime in Florida?
Certain criminal acts under Florida law receive harsher penalties when the defendant committed them out of bias or prejudice against the victim. Known as hate crimes, these charges include accusations that the offender was motivated by a particular quality of the victim as opposed to a purely selfish reason or profit motive. Even if… Read More »
