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Florida Statute §316.027 / §316.061   |   Classification: Second-Degree Misdemeanor to First-Degree Felony What Is This Charge? Florida law requires any driver involved in a crash to immediately stop, remain at the scene, provide identifying information, and render reasonable aid to injured persons. Failure to do so is a criminal offense. Penalties & Fines Crash involving only property damage:…

Domestic Violence in Florida — What You Need to Know Florida Statute §741.28 What Is Domestic Violence? In Florida, domestic violence is not a single charge — it is a category of offenses that covers a wide range of criminal acts committed by one family or household member against another. Under Florida Statute §741.28, domestic violence includes assault, aggravated assault,…

Florida Statute §843.01   |   Classification: Third-Degree Felony What Is This Charge? Resisting an officer with violence involves knowingly and willfully resisting, obstructing, or opposing a law enforcement officer through the use of violence or by threatening to use violence, while that officer is in the lawful execution of their duties. Penalties & Fines Up to 5 years in…

Conducir con Licencia Suspendida (DWLS) — Estatuto de Florida §322.34 ¿Qué es el DWLS? Conducir mientras su licencia de conducir de Florida está suspendida, revocada o cancelada es un delito criminal — no simplemente una infracción de tráfico. La gravedad del cargo depende de si tenía conocimiento de la suspensión y cuántos cargos previos tiene. Clasificación del Cargo y Penalidades…

Florida Statute §847.0135   |   Classification: Second-Degree Felony What Is This Charge? This charge applies to any person who uses electronic communication to seduce, solicit, lure, or entice a minor (or a person believed to be a minor) to engage in unlawful sexual conduct, and then travels or attempts to travel to meet that person. Penalties & Fines Up…

Secuestro — Estatuto de Florida §787.01 ¿Qué es el Secuestro? El secuestro en Florida es la confinación, abducción o encarcelamiento forzoso, secreto o amenazante de otra persona en contra de su voluntad, con la intención de: retenerla para pedir rescate, cometer o facilitar la comisión de un delito grave, infligir daño corporal o terror, o interferir con una función gubernamental.…

Florida Statute §316.193   |   Classification: First-Degree Misdemeanor (first offense) to First-Degree Felony (DUI Manslaughter) What Is This Charge? A person is guilty of DUI in Florida if they are driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, a controlled substance, or a chemical substance — or while their blood/breath alcohol concentration (BAC) is…

Drug Court in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk Counties — An Alternative to Incarceration What Is Drug Court? Drug court is a specialized court program designed for individuals whose criminal charges are rooted in substance abuse and addiction. Rather than processing drug-related cases through the traditional criminal justice system — where the likely outcome is incarceration — drug court offers…

Florida Statute §316.191   |   Classification: First-Degree Misdemeanor to Third-Degree Felony What Is This Charge? Street racing in Florida includes drag racing, participating in a speed competition or acceleration contest, or knowingly participating in, facilitating, or spectating a race on a public road or highway. Even passengers who encourage a race can face charges. Penalties & Fines First offense:…

Negligencia Infantil — Estatuto de Florida §827.03 ¿Qué es la Negligencia Infantil? La negligencia infantil en Florida ocurre cuando un cuidador no proporciona el cuidado, la supervisión o los servicios necesarios para mantener la salud física y mental del niño, y esa falla causa daño o un riesgo sustancial de daño. Clasificación del Cargo y Penalidades • Negligencia Infantil sin…