What is Aggravated Assault in Florida? According to Florida law, aggravated assault consists of four elements: One party intentionally threatens, by word or act, to commit violence against another. The threatening party appears to have the ability to carry out the threat. The threat causes a well-founded fear in the other party that violence is imminent. The assault was perpetuated either with a deadly weapon or with a conscious intent to commit a felony. In short, aggravated assault involves the additional act of using a deadly weapon or the intent to commit a felony. What is Considered a D ..read more

What are the most valuable things in your life? Initially, you probably think of your home, your cars, or maybe some precious jewelry. But when you take a moment to consider the question, you realize that the answer doesn’t include financial assets. No, the most valuable things in your life are your family, friends, and pets. When you are facing divorce, these things are as much at risk as your physical possessions, and losing them is much more traumatic than losing your new car. Protecting these valuable relationships is the reason why you need a lawyer to handle your divorce. How a Family La ..read more

It’s easy to end up with DUI charges in Florida. You can even be charged with DUI when you haven’t been driving. Whatever the reason behind your charges, one thing is clear — without an experienced Florida DUI lawyer for penalty mitigation in your case, you face serious legal consequences.  A DUI conviction can bring penalties that include significant fines and prison time. Having DUI charges on record can also impact other areas of your life, like your ability to get a job or maintain custody of your children. Fortunately, a skilled DUI defense lawyer in Florida knows how to craft an arg ..read more

Going to court isn’t the only way to resolve a legal dispute. One widely used alternative to litigation is ADR — alternative dispute resolution. Criminal cases in the past haven’t been eligible for resolution through ADR, even with the representation of a Florida criminal defense attorney. However, there’s a growing push to introduce ADR into criminal proceedings as a possible option for resolving the conflict between two parties.  Its introduction into the criminal justice system broadens the options available for resolving a criminal case and offers a new form of justice for victims and ..read more

Navigating the complexities of family law cases is a challenge, even for experienced family law attorneys. This is why the average person often finds the law so confusing when they need to get a divorce. There are so many variables to understand in such a short amount of time. And you can’t afford to make mistakes when handling a divorce. Any errors will likely affect you and your finances for the rest of your life.  Keep reading if you want to understand how having a lawyer on your side can help your family law case. Navigating the Complexities of Family Law Cases and the Legal Process O ..read more

Domestic violence is a plague in this country. Every day, people are abused by a family member or partner. All too often they don’t know how to escape that situation or where to find help. One place where they might seek help is from the police. And while this can be liberating, unfortunately not all calls to the police are legitimate. Some people will call the police and report domestic violence even when they aren’t being threatened. When this happens, it causes a severe impact on the person reported to the police. They will usually be arrested, and the consequences of unjust domestic violen ..read more

Lying under oath is a crime. If you’re currently facing criminal defense charges and you’ve also been charged with perjury, you can end up in even more trouble than you were originally dealing with. In addition to a criminal defense lawyer, you’ll also need a perjury charges impact lawyer in Florida. It’s easiest to move forward with a comprehensive defense when your lawyer can handle both your criminal defense and your perjury charges defense strategy. When you take the time to understand the consequences of perjury and how perjury charges can impact the outcome of a criminal defense case, it ..read more

When you get married, you hope and expect that your marriage will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. And if you are one of the many who need to dissolve a marriage in Florida, you will likely need to make some very emotional and difficult decisions. One of those decisions is what type of divorce you will have. If you and your spouse can agree to equitable terms, you could enjoy an uncontested divorce in Florida. One of the ways you can potentially make this happen is by consulting with experienced family law attorneys from Panella Law Firm. Call us at 407-233-1822 to ..read more

For most people, there are a few moments more terrifying than getting arrested. In an instant, you can see your life falling apart. You don’t just fear going to jail — you also fear losing your job, your home, your car, and your relationships. These are understandable fears. Many people never fully recover after getting arrested, especially if they are convicted of a felony. But there is hope if you are arrested for a DUI. The Florida DUI attorneys at Panella Law Firm may be able to get felony charges reduced to misdemeanor charges. If you have been arrested for a DUI, contact our Florida DUI ..read more

Plea bargaining is widely accepted and used in the criminal justice system in Florida and throughout the U.S. It is seen as beneficial to defendants and the state for various reasons. However, defendants facing charges must be aware that entering a plea bargain without a plea bargain attorney in Florida can potentially land them in worse legal problems. What Exactly Is a Plea Bargain? A plea bargain is an agreement between a prosecutor and a defendant. It typically requires that the defendant plead guilty to lesser charges in exchange for having the original charges dropped or dismissed. The c ..read more