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Covers blog posts on drug possession, criminal defense, federal drug charges, marijuana, sex crimes, cocaine, and civil rights. This blog by Mike G Law is geared toward Tampa residents interested in the topic of Criminal Defense. Mike G is the founding attorney of Mike G Law. Before he became a criminal defense attorney, he investigated, filed, and litigated thousands of cases as an Assistant..
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1h ago
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:
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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
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1M ago
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
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9M ago
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
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9M ago
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
Mike G Law Blog
10M ago
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
Mike G Law Blog
11M ago
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
Mike G Law Blog
11M ago
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
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1y ago
CrimeGrade.org gives Florida an overall C rating and a D+ for arson crimes, putting the state in the 29th percentile for safety. Because of the crime levels, Florida law enforcement actively looks for those breaking the law.
If you ever face a property crime charge, like arson, you want to hire an arson lawyer immediately. Since arson laws vary by state, the penalties for arson in Florida differ from those in neighboring states. Thus, having an experienced attorney from Florida is vital to reducing or eliminating the charges.
Learn about the crime of arson and how to seek legal advice fo ..read more
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1y ago
According to the FBI, more than 60,000 law enforcement officers experienced assault while performing their duties in 2020. While dealing with aggressive individuals and violent crimes is a part of the job, hefty penalties come with assaulting a police officer.
These penalties can range from a second-degree misdemeanor to a first-degree felony. Read on to learn more about what criminal charges come with assaulting a police officer in Florida.
What’s Considered Assault or Battery on a Police Officer?
Assault and battery are not the same under the law. Battery is a more serious crime, as you will ..read more