by Dustin | Mar 17, 2019 | Blog
The Florida Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments regarding whether the legislative change to Florida’s “Stand your Ground” law in June of 2017 should apply retroactively to cases pending when the law was passed. The case that was argued before the... by Dustin | Mar 5, 2019 | Blog
Florida lawmakers recently implemented Florida Statute § 381.986 in response to the passage of the medical marijuana constitutional amendment on the November, 2016 ballot. This statute sets forth the legalities of medical marijuana in the state of Florida. ... by Dustin | Feb 23, 2019 | Blog
Floridians recently passed a constitutional amendment allowing for the medical use of marijuana. In order to be approved for the use of medical marijuana, one’s qualified physician must have recommended that a patient be approved for medical marijuana use. This... by Loriellen | Nov 20, 2018 | Blog
Anyone who has seen Law and Order knows what is commonly referred to as the Miranda rights: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney,... by Dustin | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog
CHARGED WITH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE A common question from our Florida Keys clients is, “How will criminal charges affect my concealed weapons permit?” The answer to this question is found by analyzing Florida Statute 790.06, which dictates who, and who is... by Dustin | Oct 25, 2018 | Blog
Florida Statute 775.087 enhances penalties for criminal offenses when the use of a firearm is involved in the commission of the crime. RECLASSIFICATION OF THE OFFENSE This statute enhances the classification of the charge up one level. For example, a third (3rd)...