Blog Posts in Assault

The legalization of hemp, on July 1 st of this year, has turned law enforcement and prosecution on its head. Previously, when hemp wasn’t legal, the smell of marijuana (or hemp) during a traffic stop ...

Over the next couple of weeks, school season will return to Marion and Alachua County. That means your morning commute may be a bit more challenging. Generally, the speed limit in a school zone is 20 ...

We all know that certain things are “illegal” even if we don’t necessarily know what those things are. But where are these rules kept? The Florida Statutes are the codified laws of Florida. “Codified” ...

You’ve been to a handful of court dates. Your lawyer has talked to you about the evidence. You’ve rejected any kind of offer from the state. And now it’s time to pick your jury. But what does that ...

You go to court, accept a plea offer from the State Attorney, and resolve your case. Maybe you’re not crazy about the plea deal, but you’re worried about facing jail or even prison. And in the back of ...