Can a victim of theft choose to drop charges in South Florida? Criminal Defense Attorney Shares

Can a victim of theft choose to drop charges in South Florida? Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney Shares Technically, no: the victim of a Theft Crime in Florida cannot just choose to drop charges.    Our government essentially functions under an idea that we give up some of our rights in order for the government […]

Can I text while driving my Tesla in autopilot? South Florida criminal defense attorney says YES Yes, you can text while ‘driving’ your car or Tesla in autopilot in Florida. The Florida texting and driving law statute says that the regulations which forbid texting and driving do not apply when “operating an autonomous vehicle, with […]

Can I text at a red light in Florida?: South Florida Criminal Defense Attorney talks traffic crimes Most of us might be familiar with the texting and driving laws in South Florida, which began to be seriously enforced in 2020. But, while we are clear that we cannot text and drive, what happens when the […]

Can I Represent Myself in Court in South Florida if I’m innocent?: Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney explains why you need a lawyer when you’re innocent  Technically, yes – you can represent yourself in the Florida court system. Truthfully? We would not recommend representing yourself in Florida. Even if, and perhaps – especially if – […]

You CAN be charged with drug possession in Florida even if the drugs weren’t actually on you, says Drug Defense Lawyer   Maybe you’re confused why this is even a question – to be charged with drug possession, isn’t the whole point that you have drugs on you? Well, not exactly.   Unfortunately, in Florida, […]

Can I be arrested and convicted of DUI if I’m sleeping in my car in South Florida?: DUI Attorney Says “Yes” Yes, you can and will be arrested for DUI in Florida if you’re found sleeping in the driver’s seat of a car. You don’t have to be driving to get a DUI. According to […]

Can Domestic Violence Charges be Dropped by the Victim in Florida? The circumstances that revolve around a domestic dispute are often very complicated. Sometimes, in the heat of intense situations, mistakes or misunderstandings occur. Perhaps you have been involved in a situation like this, where the police arrive on the scene and a loved one […]

Can Domestic Violence Charges be Dropped by the Victim in Florida? The circumstances that revolve around a domestic dispute are often very complicated. Sometimes, in the heat of intense situations, mistakes or misunderstandings occur. Perhaps you have been involved in a situation like this, where the police arrive on the scene and a loved one […]

Can a South Florida or Fort Lauderdale Criminal No Contact Order be Modified? Yes, criminal no contact orders can be modified – but not by either the victim or the person that the no contact order is against in Florida.   Criminal no contact orders in Florida can only be modified or dismissed by a judge.  […]

Can a South Florida or Fort Lauderdale Criminal No Contact Order be Modified? Yes, criminal no contact orders can be modified – but not by either the victim or the person that the no contact order is against in Florida.   Criminal no contact orders in Florida can only be modified or dismissed by a judge.  […]