Florida Criminal Defense Video FAQs
Criminal Defense
- A police officer stopped me walking down the street and asked me questions. Do I have to answer?
- Do I have to consent when the police ask me to allow them to search my car or house?
- Once charges have been filed against me, how long before I receive a trial?
- Should I talk to the police?
- What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
- What is the difference between hiring an attorney and using the appointed public defender?
- Can I be charged if my friend pawned stolen property and I helped them carry it into the pawn shop?
- Can I move if I am on probation in Florida?
- Can social media or Internet information be used to prove a case against me in court?
- Can the police get a warrant if someone told them I was doing something illegal?
- Do I have to complete the entire probation time?
- How can I find out if there is a warrant for my arrest?
- How does a assistant state attorney in Florida decide which criminals to go after?
- How much does it cost to hire a attorney in a criminal case in Florida?
- How will my sentence be decided in Florida?
- I am guilty, have no defense, and just want to get this over with. Should I even bother getting an attorney?
- My girlfriend and I got in a fight and I hit her. We made up and are back together. Can she just drop the charges?
- Should I agree to a plea bargain?
- The police did not read me my rights. Does that mean that the arrest is invalid and the charges will be dismissed?
- The police want me to give them permission to search my house, car, computer, camera, etc. Should I give it to them?
- The police want me to talk about a crime they think I committed. Should I comply?
- The police want to get my side of the story. Should I give a statement?
- This is the first time I am in trouble in Florida. Will the prosecutor treat this charge like it is my first offense?
- What are Miranda rights or Miranda warnings?
- What are my rights if I am accused of a crime in Florida?
- What do I do if I cannot afford to make the bail set in my Florida criminal law case?
- What do I do if there is a warrant out for my arrest in Florida?
- What does beyond a reasonable doubt mean?
- What is the difference between jail and prison in Florida?
- When do the police have to read me my rights in Florida?
- Why should I hire a criminal defense attorney?
Drug Crimes
- Are all illegal drugs treated equally when it comes to punishing drug dealers in Florida?
- Can the police just stop me on the street and search me for no reason in Florida?
- How can I defend myself against a drug charge?
- I was arrested for possession of drugs and intent to distribute, but they were for personal use. What do I do?
- Illegal drugs were found in my house or car but aren’t mine. Do I need an attorney?
- In a jury trial, why does the judge need to see the verdict before the jury foreman reads it aloud?
- Is refusing to let the police search me an admission of guilt?
- Is there any way to fight back if I am arrested after an illegal search?
- Is there such a crime as conspiracy with intent to distribute drugs?
- Should I hire a drug or narcotics attorney?
- What if the search and seizure is not legal?
- When are the police legally allowed to search me?
DUI
- Can a person be guilty of driving under the influence in Florida if they only had one drink?
- Can I be stopped and arrested for DUI in Florida even if the vehicle was not moving?
- Can I get a limited license or work permit following a Florida drunk driving conviction?
- Can I have my drunk driving conviction expunged in Florida?
- Do I have to put up my own bail following an arrest in Florida?
- How might the court use the scram bracelet to punish me before or after I am convicted of drunk driving?
- What happens if I refuse a breath test in Florida?
- What is an ignition interlock device?
- Why is bail so high? Can something be done to lower the bail?
Federal Crime
- Do I need a federal attorney to fight my charges?
- How do I know if I am being investigated for federal charges?
- How do I know that my case is a federal case?
- I do not think I have done anything wrong. Why do I need an attorney?
- If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need an attorney?
- IRS agents showed up unannounced and want to talk to me. What should I do?
- What are federal magistrate judges?
- What happens in a federal detention hearing?
- What is a federal crime?
- What is a Federal pre-sentence investigation report and what is it used for?
- What is identity theft and identity fraud?
- What is the role of the federal government in criminal law?
- Who investigates and prosecutes federal crimes?
