Preventing Underage Drinking
Underage drinking is a serious issue that continues to affect communities across Florida. With strict laws in place to combat this problem, it is important for both parents and young people to be aware of the laws and legal consequences if laws are violated. Five Ways to Prevent Teenage Drinking For more tips, visit Talk […]
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 […]
What If I’m Convicted of a DUI in Florida
Being convicted of DUI in Florida can involve a variety of severe consequences. According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle (HSMV) department, “Under Florida law, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcoholic beverages, chemical substances, or controlled substances is one offense, proved by impairment of normal faculties or an unlawful blood alcohol or […]
What if I am Arrested as a Juvenile
Being arrested as a juvenile in the state of Florida is frightening for the child as well as their parents. Florida Statute 985.03 (7) defines a juvenile as: “Child” or “juvenile” or “youth” means any person under the age of 18 or any person who is alleged to have committed a violation of law occurring prior to […]
West Palm Beach White Collar Crime Attorney
While the beachside community of West Palm Beach may not seem like an ideal setting for criminal activity, it’s important to remember that white-collar crimes can occur anywhere. If you are accused of white collar crime, you will want a West Palm Beach attorney who can defend you against allegations of white collar crimes. White-collar […]
Types of Stalking
In basic terms, stalking refers to situations when one person regularly attempts to engage or retain the attention of another person without their consent. While frequently engaging with other people is generally part of our normal routines, stalkers do so in ways that make their target experience severe emotional distress and/or fear for their personal […]
West Palm Beach Criminal Defense Lawyers Offer Advice
All lawyers, even competent ones, have not been created equally, and it’s important to have an understanding of exactly the type of lawyer you need. Local West Palm Beach criminal defense lawyers Adam Farkas and Jacqueline Crowley share their advice. West Palm Beach law firm, Farkas & Crowley are headed up by Adam Farkas and […]
Misdemeanor Driving Offenses
Misdemeanor driving offenses are no joke in Florida. Though not as serious as felonies, the consequences of being charged with a misdemeanor driving offense in the state of Florida can still include jail time and high fines and a lot of personal stress and hardship. Misdemeanor Degrees The state of Florida categorizes traffic misdemeanor crimes […]
Assault and Battery in Florida
Assault and battery are actually two separate charges or crimes in Florida. Simply put assault is the threat to do bodily harm including deadly harm and battery is the physical act of doing that harm. Threats to harm someone is an assault. If you threaten to use a deadly weapon while making your threat or […]
