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Trespass in Florida Florida Statute §810.08 / §810.09 | Classification: Second-Degree Misdemeanor to Third-Degree Felony (if armed) What Is This Charge? Trespass in Florida involves entering or remaining in a structure, conveyance, or on property without authorization or after being warned to leave. Florida law distinguishes between trespass in a structure and trespass on property. Penalties & Fines…
Violation of Probation (VOP) in Florida Florida Statute §948.06 | Classification: No new criminal classification — judge may impose original maximum sentence What Is This Charge? A violation of probation occurs when a probationer willfully and substantially fails to comply with one or more conditions of their probation. Violations can be technical (failing to report, missing a class,…
Florida Statute §794.011 | Classification: Second-Degree Felony to Life Felony What Is This Charge? Sexual battery in Florida (commonly referred to as rape) is oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by or union with the sexual organ of another person, or anal or vaginal penetration by any other object, without the consent of the other person. Penalties & Fines…
Florida Statute §843.02 | Classification: First-Degree Misdemeanor What Is This Charge? Resisting without violence involves knowingly and willfully obstructing or opposing a law enforcement officer in the lawful execution of their duties without using or threatening physical force. Common examples include fleeing on foot, refusing lawful commands, or providing false identification. Penalties & Fines Up to 1 year…
Florida Statute §784.021 | Classification: Third-Degree Felony What Is This Charge? Aggravated assault is an assault committed with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, or with the intent to commit a felony. Unlike simple assault — which requires only an intentional threat — aggravated assault involves either a weapon or a felonious purpose. No physical contact is…
Florida Statute §784.041 | Classification: Third-Degree Felony What Is This Charge? Felony battery occurs when a person intentionally touches or strikes another person against their will and, in doing so, causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement. A prior battery conviction can also elevate a new battery charge to felony status regardless of whether great bodily…
Viajar para Encontrarse con un Menor — Estatuto de Florida §847.0135 ¿Qué es Viajar para Encontrarse con un Menor? Este cargo aplica a cualquier persona que usa comunicación electrónica para seducir, solicitar, atraer o tentar a un menor (o a una persona que se cree que es un menor) para participar en conducta sexual ilegal, y luego viaja o intenta…
Talking about a prenuptial agreement can feel uncomfortable — but having the conversation before marriage is far easier than dealing with the consequences of not having one. A prenuptial agreement is not a sign of distrust. It is a sign of planning. What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement — also called a premarital agreement — is a contract…
Carreras en la Carretera — Estatuto de Florida §316.191 ¿Qué son las Carreras en la Carretera? Las carreras callejeras en Florida incluyen carreras de arranque, participar en una competencia de velocidad o aceleración, o participar conscientemente en, facilitar o presenciar una carrera en una carretera o autopista pública. Incluso los pasajeros que alientan una carrera pueden enfrentar cargos. Clasificación del…
Florida Statute §800.04 | Classification: Second-Degree Felony to Life Felony What Is This Charge? This charge applies when a person intentionally touches in a lewd or lascivious manner the breasts, genitals, genital area, or buttocks of a person under 16, or forces or entices a person under 16 to touch the offender in those areas. Penalties & Fines…