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Jan. 3, 2025

At Daytona Defense, I often assist clients in understanding Florida's criminal scoresheet and felony point system, which are crucial in determining sentencing outcomes.

Dec. 25, 2024

In Florida, a misdemeanor is defined as any offense that's punishable by a term of imprisonment not exceeding one year. Despite their relatively lesser severity, misdemeanors can have a profound impact on someone's life, leading to criminal records, fines, probation, or jail time.

Dec. 22, 2024

Self-defense laws are key components of the legal system, designed to protect those who use force to defend themselves from harm. The state of Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law is one of the most prominent self-defense statutes in the United States.

Dec. 18, 2024

The Castle Doctrine allows Floridians to defend themselves with force if they're attacked in their own home or residence. However, Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law goes further, eliminating the duty to retreat in situations where a person faces a threat of harm, regardless of whether they're inside their home or in a public space.

Dec. 11, 2024

When someone is accused of a crime in Florida, they'll go through several stages in the criminal case process, which includes a series of legal and procedural steps designed to establish fairness, transparency, and justice.

Dec. 8, 2024

In Florida, felony offenses are sentenced using the Criminal Punishment Code (CPC), which serves as the state's sentencing guidelines. These sentencing guidelines help determine whether a defendant will be sent to prison and, if so, the length of the sentence, based on the specific crime and other relevant factors.

Nov. 15, 2024

Facing criminal charges in Florida can be a stressful and confusing experience. Understanding the criminal case process and timeline is crucial for anyone involved in the legal system.

Sept. 26, 2024

Sex crimes are serious offenses that carry significant legal consequences, both at the state and federal levels. In Florida, most sex crimes are prosecuted under state law, with penalties that can include long prison sentences, mandatory registration as a sex offender, and heavy fines.

July 23, 2024

Affirmative consent is a clear, unambiguous, and voluntary agreement between participants to engage in specific sexual activities. In Florida, affirmative consent requires that both parties actively agree to engage in sexual activity through explicit verbal or non-verbal cues.

July 3, 2024

Someone facing a domestic violence charge may experience consequences that have the potential to negatively impact them for the rest of their life. As a result, there are instances when you want these charges dropped.