When does failing to stop for police become felony fleeing and eluding in Florida? Learn the elements of § 316.1935, aggravated fleeing, penalties, license revocation, sentencing consequences, and possible defenses.
Florida changed its resisting-an-officer-with-violence statute in 2026. Learn what § 843.01 now requires, how it differs from resisting without violence, the penalties, and defenses that may apply.
Can you be convicted of drug possession in Florida when the drugs were not found on you? Learn how constructive possession works, why proximity alone may not be enough, and how Florida courts evaluate drugs found in cars, homes, bags, and other shared locations.
Missed a criminal court date in Florida? Learn when a warrant may issue, how a failure to appear can affect bond, what happens after a missed arraignment, and what steps may be available before an arrest.
Facing your first criminal charge in Gainesville or Alachua County? Learn how Florida pretrial diversion, dismissal, withholding adjudication, and other first-offender options may help avoid a criminal conviction.
A Florida DUI may sometimes be resolved as reckless driving, but a reduction is never automatic and Florida law prohibits lesser pleas in certain DUI cases. Learn what evidence, defenses, breath-test results, prior history, and statutory restrictions may affect whether a DUI can be reduced.
Think you have an arrest warrant in Gainesville or Alachua County? Learn what to do before surrendering, how bond and first appearance work, when police can enter a home, and how a criminal defense attorney may be able to help.
Can a victim drop domestic battery charges in Florida? Learn why the State Attorney controls prosecution, what happens when a victim recants or signs an affidavit of non-prosecution, and when a domestic violence case may still be dismissed.
Arrested for DUI in Gainesville, Florida? Learn what happens after arrest, including jail and release, your driver’s license, the DHSMV process, breath-test refusals, court proceedings, potential penalties, and DUI defenses.
Can police search your car during a traffic stop in Florida? Learn seven situations involving consent, probable cause, marijuana odor, K-9s, arrests, inventory searches, and plain view—and when an illegal vehicle search may be challenged.
A domestic violence arrest in Gainesville can result in jail, a no-contact order, restrictions on returning home, and a criminal prosecution. Learn what happens after an arrest in Alachua County and what defenses may be available.
Should you talk to police after an arrest? In most cases, exercising your right to remain silent and speaking with an experienced criminal defense attorney first is the safest course of action. Learn how Miranda rights work, when police can question you, and how your statements may affect your case. This guide explains your constitutional rights and what to do if investigators want to speak with you after an arrest in Florida.
