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.
Domestic Violence Charges Under Florida Statute 741.28
An overview of domestic violence under Florida Statute 741.28, including offense types, court procedures, injunction hearings, and possible penalties in Indian River County.
Felony vs. Misdemeanor Charges in Florida
A breakdown of felony and misdemeanor classifications under Florida law, including maximum penalties for each degree, differences in court procedures, and long-term consequences of a conviction.
How the Public Defender System Works in Indian River County, Florida
An overview of the constitutional right to counsel, the Public Defender’s Office for the 19th Judicial Circuit, eligibility for appointed counsel, and the role of private criminal defense attorneys in Florida proceedings.
The Right to Remain Silent Under Florida and Federal Law
An explanation of the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, Miranda rights and when they apply, how to invoke the right to remain silent, and how voluntary statements are treated under Florida law.
Drug Possession vs Drug Trafficking Under Florida Law
An overview of Florida drug classifications, possession charges, trafficking thresholds by substance weight, mandatory minimum sentencing, and court procedures under Florida Statute 893.135.
Violation of Probation in Florida: Court Procedures
A procedural overview of violation of probation proceedings in Florida, including how violations are reported, warrant issuance, VOP hearings, and possible outcomes under Florida law.
DUI Charges in Florida: Legal Process and Possible Penalties
Florida Statute 316.193 governs DUI charges, which trigger both a criminal court case and a separate administrative license suspension proceeding.
What Happens After an Arrest in Indian River County, Florida
What Happens After an Arrest in Indian River County, Florida: An overview of the arrest, booking, first appearance, bond, and formal charging process in the 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
Battery Charges Dropped
Criminal Defense Attorney Dorothy Naumann of Vero Beach, FL recently won a case before it was even argued! She was able to persuade the prosecutor in a battery case to file a “No Information” to the case before the arraignment date. This, in effect, is the dropping of the charge before it was ever even pursued in the first place.