A study from the non-profit Leadership Council on Child Abuse & Interpersonal Violence suggests that up to 10% of child pornography arrests are a result of false allegations. Although this may seem like a small amount, even just the accusation against you can have devastating effects on your future due to the sensitivity of child pornography cases. If you find yourself accused of a child pornography crime, it’s best to hire a child pornography defense lawyer like Mike G. Law. He is an experienced lawyer who can craft a child pornography defense applicable to your case. What are some possib ..read more

Florida drug possession laws are among the strictest in the United States. Even simple possession charges can result in a felony record with substantial prison time for some illegal substances. If you are facing drug possession charges, you need an experienced attorney to protect your rights. Florida Drug Possession Laws Chapter 893 of the Florida Statutes contains the Florida Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act, which makes the sale, possession, transportation, or manufacture of controlled substances illegal. In Florida law, drug possession means that you are knowingly holding ..read more

Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming and scary. Luckily, you do not have to face them alone. Learn how to choose a criminal defense attorney in Florida who will stand up for you and your rights. Know Your Legal Needs The law allows you to represent yourself against criminal charges. However, we do not advise this, even if the charges seem minor. An experienced Florida defense attorney will help ensure you have proper representation before you ever go to court. Knowing your legal needs will help you find an attorney who can provide that representation. Some things to consider include: S ..read more

Public perceptions of cannabis use are constantly changing. With many states legalizing the drug and widespread medical marijuana applications, its use is now more common than ever. However, marijuana use, sale, and possession are still illegal in Florida. Here is what you need to know about Florida marijuana laws, penalties, and if weed possession and use is a felony in Florida. Florida Marijuana Laws Florida considers marijuana a controlled substance, and it is regulated accordingly. There are laws against the sale, possession, manufacture, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Marijuana pen ..read more

Chapter 794, “Sexual Battery,” under Title XLVI of Florida law, details all the rules related to statutory rape. In general, these laws make sexual relationships between individuals of certain ages illegal, even if it involves consensual sexual activity. This is still considered statutory rape because the state says some minors are too young to legally consent to these activities. Statutory rape laws are different from sexual assault or date rape laws. Statutory rape refers to consensual sexual intercourse, whereas sexual assault and rape refer to forcible sexual conduct. Florida Statute 794.0 ..read more

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed several historical bills into law during the latest legislature session, which ended on May 5, 2023. One focuses on the Florida death penalty. In short, the changes to the law will drastically impact the number of people who face the death penalty. To learn more about the law and its expected impact, read on. What Is Florida’s Death Penalty Law? Florida was the first state to reinstate the death penalty after the U.S. Supreme Court abolished it in the 1972 case Furman v. Georgia. The death penalty in Florida allows for the execution of individuals with a co ..read more

A February 2023 report from FOX 35 Orlando found that there are currently 299 inmates on death row in Florida. That number is likely to increase now that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that eliminates the unanimous jury recommendation for the death penalty.  Read on to learn more about what’s in the new Florida death penalty law and how it affects defendants.  What Florida’s New Death Penalty Law Involves  The previous death penalty law in Florida required a unanimous vote to sentence someone to death. However, now a jury decision of only 8-4 is necessa ..read more

Under the law, the most serious crime is a capital felony, like murder or armed kidnapping. However, some rape and sexual assault charges are capital felonies, especially when the crime involves a minor.  This includes the Florida death penalty for child rapists, which Florida lawmakers approved in April, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on May 1, 2023.  Here’s what you need to know about the new legislation for child rapists and the death penalty.  Florida House Backs Death Penalty in Child Rapes  CBS Miami reported on April 13, 2023, that in Tallahassee, Hous ..read more

It should come as no surprise that the state of Florida doesn’t take crimes against minor children lightly, especially sex crimes. As a result, the state will aggressively prosecute unlawful sexual conduct against minors. This includes online solicitation of a minor. Even if the child doesn’t experience harm or the perpetrator never engages with them, enticement and solicitation are enough for charges to incur. But what is solicitation of a minor, exactly? In this article, we’ll explain the definition of online solicitation of a minor in Florida and the penalties one can expect to face for thi ..read more

Data from SafeHome.org, an organization that reports on home and personal security in the U.S., shows that there are currently around 144 sex offenders for every 100,000 Florida residents. Although the Florida sex offender registry is one of the longest, the state has one of the lowest rates of sexual predators when you account for population size. Additionally, Florida has fewer sex offenders per 100,000 residents than any of its neighbors. Still, sexual assaults and other sex crimes are not unheard of in the state. This means if you commit an illegal sexual act, you’ll likely face the conseq ..read more