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  • 2023
    • September
      • How to Build a Strong Defense Against Florida Battery Charges
    • July
      • Navigating Restitution and Theft Crime Sentencing in Florida
      • Life After a Probation Violation: Reintegrating Into Society in Florida
    • June
      • What Happens If a Driver Under 21 Gets a DUI in Florida?
      • Why You Should Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent After Arrest
    • May
      • When Addiction Leads to Theft: Overcoming the Stigma in Your Defense
      • Navigating a Florida DUI Charge with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • 2022
    • June
      • Accused of DUI in Florida? Don’t Make Things Worse
    • May
      • What Is Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law?
    • March
      • Facing Robbery or Burglary Charges Involving Your Own Home or Property?
      • Can You Be Charged With Assault and Battery if You Are in a Fight?
  • 2021
    • August
      • Does Drunk Driving Increase During the Summer?
      • How Are Juveniles Treated Differently From Adults in the Criminal Justice System?
    • July
      • What Are the Degrees of Homicide in Florida?
      • No Contest or Guilty: A Look at Florida’s Plea Options
    • June
      • The Difference Between Probation and Parole in Florida
      • Cannabis and Driving Under the Influence
    • May
      • Criminal Defense Terms You Need to Know
    • April
      • Why People Commit Domestic Violence
      • Domestic Violence Safety Plan
    • March
      • How Dangerous Is Crime in Florida?
      • What Are the Consequences of Dui in Florida?
    • February
      • Trying Juveniles as Adults
      • About Arresting Very Young Children
    • January
      • Alternative Sentencing Options for Juveniles
      • Domestic Violence and Immigrants
  • 2020
    • December
      • Protecting Domestic Violence Victims
    • November
      • “Extreme” DUIs
      • Florida Probation Myths
    • October
      • DUI Consequences You May Not Know About
      • A Brief Look at Domestic Violence Trends
    • September
      • The Confidentiality of Juvenile Criminal Records
      • SRQ Magazine Elite Top Attorney
    • August
      • Understanding Juvenile Crimes in Florida
    • July
      • Are You the Victim of Domestic Abuse in Florida?
    • April
      • Florida’s COVID-19 “Stay at Home” Order: What Do Residents Need to Know?
    • March
      • What Would It Mean if the U.S. Declared Martial Law During the COVID-19 Outbreak?
    • February
      • What Would It Take for the U.S. To Declare Martial Law During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
    • January
      • What Happens if the Prosecution Has Evidence of Your Innocence?
  • 2019
    • December
      • Florida Criminal Law: What Is an Arraignment?
    • November
      • Is the Prosecution Allowed to Attack My Character in a Criminal Case?
    • October
      • Criminal Litigation FAQs
      • Possible Defenses to Theft
    • August
      • Drug Trafficking for Mere Possession Under Florida Law
    • July
      • How a Sarasota Criminal Defense Attorney Navigates Jury Selection and Fairness
    • May
      • Spitting, Touching, and Non-violent Battery
    • April
      • Mitigating Factors in Florida Criminal Sentencing
    • March
      • Common Defenses to Drug Possession Charges in Florida
    • February
      • Witness Tampering Is a Serious Offense
    • January
      • Mandatory Minimum Sentencing in Florida
  • 2018
    • December
      • Officers Must Have a Reasonable Suspicion of Impairment to Pull You Over for a DUI
    • November
      • If a Victim Chooses Not to Press Charges, Am I in the Clear?
      • Statements Alluding to Guilt May Be Admissible
    • September
      • Avoiding a Probation Violation
      • How a Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Charge Works
      • Forbes: Fowler Law Group Featured on Forbes
    • August
      • Equal Rights to Medical Care: State Takes Aim at Juvenile Facilities Failing Residents on Basic Levels
    • July
      • The Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege in Florida
    • April
      • A Clean Slate — Expunging and Sealing Your Criminal Record in Florida
    • March
      • Criminal Trespass: Understanding the Basics
      • The Marital Communications Privilege in Florida
    • January
      • A Look at Criminal Attempt
      • Can You Refuse an Officer’s Request for a Blood Test?
  • 2017
    • December
      • What Statements Are Not Admissible Into Criminal Evidence?
    • September
      • DUI Field Sobriety Tests Are Unreliable
      • 5 Ways a DUI Can Stick Around Forever
    • August
      • Factors That Influence Sentencing in Florida
    • May
      • You Can Be Held Criminally Liable for Writing Checks Without Sufficient Funds
      • The Prior Misconduct of an Arresting Officer Can Help You Avoid Criminal Liability
    • April
      • Intoxication as a Defense in Florida Criminal Law
    • March
      • Common Defenses to a Battery Claim
      • What Are the Court’s Options When Faced With an Alleged Probation Violation?
    • February
      • When Does Accidental Possession Turn To Theft?
      • The Huffington Post: Fowler Law Group Featured on the Huffington Post
    • January
      • Cell Phone Searches Not Allowed Without a Warrant
      • Assault vs Battery: What Is the Difference
  • 2016
    • December
      • The Basics of False Imprisonment in Florida
      • Victims May Not Always Press Charges
      • Teen Killed in Altercation Within Juvenile Detention Facility: Who’s to Blame?
      • More Juvenile Law Reforms Under Consideration
      • Man Locked Up as a Teenager Released After Serving Nearly 20 Years Behind Bars
      • Do You Have to Consent to an Officer’s Search of Your Vehicle?
      • Defending Against Petty and Misdemeanor Offenses
      • Drug Possession Can Lead to a Trafficking Conviction
      • Law Enforcement Must Have Probable Cause to Search Your Vehicle in Florida
      • Protests: What Is Legal (And What Is Not)
      • A High Bac Doesn’t Necessarily Mean You’re Guilty: A Look at the “Auto-Brewery Syndrome” Defense
    • November
      • How to Respond to a Criminal Investigation
      • Which Probation Conditions Are Invalid?
    • August
      • Fingerprint Evidence: It’s Not Enough to Convict a Defendant
      • Violation of Probation: Using Dirty Urine as the Basis
    • July
      • Are Long Sentences Cruel in Violation of the Constitution
      • Third-Party Liability in Florida Dui Cases
    • June
      • Entrapment Cases and the Use of Confidential Informants
      • What Constitutes Drug Paraphernalia? Appellate Court Judge in Chandler v. State Discusses the Issue
      • The Constitutionality of Fines: A Look at State v. Cotton
      • The Statute of Limitations: A Closer Look at “Unreasonable Delay”
    • April
      • US Supreme Court Strikes Florida’s Death Penalty Law as Unconstitutional
      • Fair Market Value of Stolen Goods Must Be Shown in FL Restitution: A Look at Danzey v. State
    • March
      • Court Finds Special Probation Conditions Must Be Reasonably Related to Rehabilitation
    • February
      • FAQs Regarding Florida’s Sealing and Expungement Rules
      • Evidentiary Issues in a VOP Hearing
  • 2015
    • December
      • U.S. Supreme Court Set to Decide Constitutionality of Florida’s Death Penalty Statute
      • Understanding Florida’s Controversial “Stand Your Ground” Laws
    • November
      • Florida Lawmakers Propose Bill Making It Harder to Charge Juveniles as Adults
      • What Is “Chain of Custody” and How Does It Apply to a Drug Possession Defense?
    • September
      • Several Florida Counties Considering Marijuana Law Overhaul
      • Understanding the Intersection Between Violation of Probation (VOP) And Family Law
    • August
      • Criminal Liability for Culpable Negligence in Florida
      • Florida Department of Law Enforcement to Inspect Palm Beach Juvenile Facility Amid Reports of Sexual Victimization
    • July
      • What to Expect at a Domestic Violence Hearing
    • June
      • Supreme Court Overrules ‘Career Criminal’ Statute in Pivotal Case Johnson v. United States
      • Florida House Passes New Bill Allowing Assault Victims to Record Their Attackers
    • May
      • Florida High Court Allows for Retroactive Sentencing of Juvenile
    • April
      • Florida Law Enforcement Cracking Down on ‘Craig’s List’ Crimes
      • Recent Florida Criminal Statistics Reveal a Decrease in Hate Crime Convictions in Most Counties
    • March
      • Seven Ways to Get Your Probation Revoked
      • Diversionary Programs Proving Successful in Reducing Juvenile Crime Rates
    • February
      • Bonnie & Clyde Dissecting the Headlining Underage Interstate Crime Spre
      • How Underage Sexting Laws Have Evolved to Hold Juveniles Responsible… or Have They?
    • January
      • Life Without the Possibility: The Status of Current Constitutional Punishment Limitations for Juveniles
      • Juvenile Theft Crimes: Drawing the Line Between Petit and Grand Larceny
  • 2014
    • December
      • Bradenton DUI Attorneys Urge Floridians to Celebrate New Years’ Responsibly
    • October
      • What Is the Florida Youthful Offender Act and Can It Benefit You?
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