What is Justifiable Use of Force in Florida
What is Justifiable Use of Force in Florida? A person is justified in using or threatening to use force, except deadly force, against another when and to the extent that the […]
Category: Florida Statutes
Pretrial Detention and Release – FS. 907.041
What does Florida Law say about: Pretrial Detention and Release? It is the policy of the State of Florida, that persons committing serious criminal offenses, posing a threat to the […]
When is an arrest without a warrant lawfull in Florida?
When is an arrest by an officer without a warrant lawful? What is a lawful arrest: If a cop ‘believes’ you committed a crime, they can lawfully arrest you. Below […]
Florida Statutes: What classifies a crime in Florida?
What does Florida law says about a specific crime? Florida crimes: The more we know about our criminal court case the easier it will be for us to understand […]
Criminal Fines and Fees in Florida
What will the associated costs be once your case is closed? Criminal fines: Within your sentencing paperwork is a requirement to pay associated court costs, fees, and fines. Florida Statute […]
How does Florida classify Felonies and Misdemeanors?
How does Florida law classify a felony or a misdemeanor? Felonies are classified as a person who commits a crime that is punishable by death or incarceration in a state […]
Insanity Defense: 775.027
What Florida law says about: Insanity defense Insanity defense: Located in Title: XLVI – Chapter 775 – Section 027 of the Florida Statutes (2018) 775.027 Insanity defense.— (1) AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE.—All persons are […]
Probation and Community Control
What are the terms and conditions of probation and community control? The court shall determine the terms and conditions of probation. Learn: What Florida Law says about Pretrial Detention and […]
What is your Fifth Amendment Right?
What is the Fifth Amendment? No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except […]
What is the Eighth Amendment? Excessive Bail
What is the Eighth Amendment? The Eighth Amendment (Amendment VIII) of the US Constitution is part of the United States Bill of Rights. (ratified December 15, 1791) It prohibits […]
