WHY HIRE A FIRM THAT SPECIALIZES IN SERIOUS CRIMES?
Transcript: “The more serious crimes are much more likely to end up resolving in a trial and that you will need a trial team and trial attorneys to handle those types of situations. Part of that is due to how harsh, for lack of a better word, Florida’s sentencing scheme is for certain types […]
When a Child is Unjustly Charged With a Florida Juvenile Crime
When anyone 17 or younger does something wrong, they are most often sent into the juvenile court system. This alternative criminal justice system focuses on rehabilitation before the age of 18 and is often successful. Those who experience juvenile justice don’t always receive a “slap on the wrist,” but intensive rehabilitation and punishment as ordered […]
Can I Get A Felony Charge Reduced?
Felonies are the most serious of crimes, and Florida takes them seriously. Getting a felony charge reduced to a misdemeanor may be the difference between a short jail term or a lengthy prison sentence with hefty fines. A good defense attorney, like the attorneys of Farkas & Crowley, may be able to get a felony […]
Is Shoplifting A Problem In West Palm Beach?
Stealing from stores hurts their bottom line. Left unchecked, shoplifting can lead to a store closing its doors. Large chain stores like Walmart, Home Depot Publix, or small local businesses catering to their neighborhoods are equally susceptible to shoplifting losses. Even “dollar stores” are experiencing increases in thefts. US businesses lose roughly $50 billion […]
Florida Self Defense When Using A Gun
It’s nearly everyone’s nightmare—someone breaking into your home while you’re home alone or at home with children. Florida self defense laws allow use of a gun under certain circumstances. When faced with this scenario in Florida, you often must act quickly to stop the threat. In some cases, you resort to using a gun to […]
Do I Have to Let the Police Search My Car?
Police searches can be intimidating, and it’s important to know your rights in such situations. This article will review with you valuable information on whether you have to let the police search your car. We’ll explore the laws surrounding police searches in Florida and help you make an informed decision. Understanding your rights is crucial […]
Is Marijuana Illegal In Florida?
Yes Marijuana is illegal in Florida. In some Florida counties, small amounts have been decriminalized, meaning the penalty is less severe depending on the amount, type, and what county. But decriminalization does not mean legal and recreational marijuana is illegal in Florida. Despite other states’ laws allowing recreational use of marijuana legal, Florida has so […]
Drug Trafficking is the Most Dangerous Drug-Related Crime
Drug related crime is always a serious Florida crime and drug trafficking carries some of the most severe penalties in the state of Florida. The chief thing to keep in mind about drug related crime charges in the West Palm Beach area, and for the entire state of Florida, is drug trafficking does not require […]
Florida Criminal Appeals Lawyers
A criminal conviction does not necessarily mean the end of your legal options to prove your innocence. Finding Florida criminal appeals lawyers is that easy as not all lawyers will handle criminal appeals. Depending on the details of your case, you may have legal grounds to file an appeal and a criminal appeals lawyer can […]
Florida’s New Law on Permitless Carry
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state permitless carry law on April 3, 2023. The new law, which will take effect in the state starting July 1, 2023, allows a person to carry a concealed firearm without the necessity of a concealed carry permit. Floridians will no longer need to fulfill license requirements or take […]