Category Archives: Criminal
What Happens During a Florida Probation Violation Hearing?
When you’re placed on probation, your probation officer will inform you of the specific rules you must follow to remain in good standing with the State of Florida. Those who disobey the conditions set by the state can be charged with a probation violation. In some cases, these charges can be resolved by agreement… Read More »
Understanding the Crime of Resisting an Officer Without Violence
In Florida, there are two separate but related crimes concerning resisting law enforcement during a detainment. Charges for resisting an officer can result in serious consequences. This is true whether you are charged with resisting an officer with violence, or without. In this article, the Tallahassee criminal defense attorneys at Luke Newman, P.A. will… Read More »
Understanding Assault and Battery Charges in Florida
Assault and battery are so often charged in tandem that it’s easy to confuse them for a single offense. But in Florida, assault and battery are considered separate crimes, both of which carry serious consequences. What is the difference between assault and battery in Florida? Assault and battery are two different crimes. The major… Read More »
Understanding the Crime of Resisting an Officer with Violence in Florida
The crime of resisting arrest comes in two flavors. The first is resisting arrest without violence. The second is resisting arrest with violence. As you may already guess, resisting arrest with violence is more serious than resisting arrest without violence. Yet police officers are not always respectful of your civil rights when they initiate… Read More »
Can I Be Arrested for Drug Possession if I Have a Medical Marijuana Card?
While many states have moved to decriminalize and legalize marijuana for recreational use, Florida is not among them. The state of Florida still classifies marijuana as a schedule 1 substance. Nonetheless, Florida allows patients to legally use marijuana for specific medical conditions, including cancer, anxiety, autoimmune disease, PTSD, epilepsy, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, and other… Read More »
Understanding the Crime of Sexual Battery with a Weapon in Florida
The state of Florida is extremely aggressive when it comes to prosecuting sex crimes. The law imposes some of the harshest and longest sentences on anyone convicted of these criminal offenses. Sexual battery, also known as rape, is among the most aggressively prosecuted crimes in the state. The use of a weapon makes potential… Read More »
What’s the Difference Between a State and Federal Criminal Case?
The main difference between a state and a federal criminal case is the body of law under which the defendant is charged. State cases are those brought under state law, while federal cases are those that are brought under federal law. Therefore, federal cases are filed in federal courts, and state cases are filed… Read More »
The Role of an Alibi Witness in a Criminal Defense Case
What is an alibi defense? Basically, an alibi defense is a claim that a defendant could not have committed a specific crime because they were not where the crime was committed at the time the crime was committed. Alibi defenses can be established through the testimony of a witness, surveillance footage, or receipts from… Read More »
Can you seal or expunge a DUI in Florida?
Have you been charged with DUI? Were you convicted of the crime? If so, you may be interested in researching what it would take to clear your criminal record. For most people, however, expunging your criminal record is impossible. The best possible time to avoid a DUI conviction will be before you get convicted…. Read More »
Benefits of Accepting a Plea Deal
In a criminal case, the prosecution has an incentive to avoid trial. So, if you’ve been charged with a crime, chances are good you’ll be offered a plea deal. With a plea deal, the prosecution will typically convey to you or your attorney what they would be willing to accept as a penalty to… Read More »
