Trespassing and Burglary of a Structure Under Florida Law
Florida Statute 810.02 defines burglary as entering or remaining in a structure or conveyance with the intent to commit an offense therein. This post explains the charges, degrees, and penalties.
Plea Agreements in Florida
Plea agreements in Florida must be accepted by the court and are governed by specific procedural requirements under the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Florida Sentencing Guidelines: How Criminal Sentences Are Determined
Felony sentencing in Florida is governed by the Criminal Punishment Code, which uses a scoresheet to calculate a recommended sentence based on the offense and prior record.
Juvenile Charges in Florida: How the System Works
Juvenile criminal proceedings in Florida are governed by Chapter 985 of the Florida Statutes and operate under different rules and terminology than adult court. This post explains how the system works.
Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law: What the Statute Says
Florida Statute 776.013 establishes the Stand Your Ground law, which removes the duty to retreat in certain circumstances. This post explains what the statute provides and how it applies in Florida courts.
Grand Jury Proceedings in Florida: How the Indictment Process Works
Florida law requires grand jury indictments for capital felonies. This post explains how grand jury proceedings work under the Florida Constitution and Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Bail and Bond in Florida
An overview of how bail and bond work in Florida criminal proceedings, including the first appearance hearing, bond types, and conditions of release.
Florida Record Expungement vs. Sealing: Eligibility and Differences
Florida Statutes 943.059 and 943.0585 establish separate processes for sealing and expunging criminal records, each with distinct eligibility requirements.
Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Battery Under Florida Law
Florida law defines assault and battery as separate offenses under Statutes 784.011 and 784.03, distinguished by whether physical contact occurred.
The 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida
The 19th Judicial Circuit serves Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties, handling all state criminal proceedings in the Treasure Coast region.