Chapman Criminal Defense Firm https://www.justiceflorida.com Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:29:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://www.justiceflorida.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/cropped-Screen-Shot-2019-12-05-at-2.43.59-PM-32x32.jpg Chapman Criminal Defense Firm https://www.justiceflorida.com 32 32 Dealing with Drug Trafficking Charges in Florida? What You Need to Know https://www.justiceflorida.com/dealing-with-drug-trafficking-charges-in-florida-what-you-need-to-know/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:01:19 +0000 https://www.justiceflorida.com/?p=5720 Drug trafficking may bring to mind international drug cartels. However, drug trafficking within the U.S. carries serious legal consequences that differ from state to state. In particular, drug trafficking in Florida can result in life-altering penalties.

You may feel…

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]]> Understanding Florida’s DUI Laws https://www.justiceflorida.com/understanding-floridas-dui-laws/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:01:52 +0000 https://www.justiceflorida.com/?p=5725 Police officers have heard every excuse in the book when they catch someone in the act of drunk driving, also known as driving under the influence. Justifications such as “cabs are too expensive” or “I only had a couple of…

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]]> 7 Qualities to Look For in a Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer https://www.justiceflorida.com/7-qualities-to-look-for-in-a-florida-criminal-defense-lawyer/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:01:39 +0000 https://www.justiceflorida.com/?p=5709 If you find yourself seeking the services of a criminal defense lawyer in Florida, you might be overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices. Every criminal law firm has a website, and often, the messaging is quite similar. As you…

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]]> Florida’s Criminal Justice Laws Disappoint Criminal Attorney Ron Chapman https://www.justiceflorida.com/floridas-criminal-justice-laws-disappoint-criminal-attorney-ron-chapman/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:01:13 +0000 https://www.justiceflorida.com/?p=5714 West Palm Beach, Florida – Changes to Florida’s criminal justice laws were announced in 2019,  but some advocates are disappointed in the results. Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) is no exception. The group responded to the latest changes in Florida…

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]]> Burglary and Property Crimes in the State of Florida https://www.justiceflorida.com/burglary-and-property-crimes-in-the-state-of-florida/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:24:00 +0000 https://www.justiceflorida.com/?p=5341 Definition of Burglary

The definition of burglary of a dwelling. Structure or conveyance is contained in Section 810.02, Florida Statutes. Under the law, a burglary can occur where:

  1. The defendant enters a dwelling, structure, or

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]]> The Bail Bonding Process in Florida https://www.justiceflorida.com/the-bail-bonding-process-in-florida/ Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:00:32 +0000 https://www.justiceflorida.com/?p=5268 Being arrested is strenuous, and the last thing anyone wants is to sit in jail awaiting a trial. Florida has a cash bail system in place, which means you may be required to post bail or a bail bond before…

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]]> Understanding Florida’s Asset Forfeiture Law and Criminal Cases https://www.justiceflorida.com/understanding-floridas-asset-forfeiture-law-and-criminal-cases/ Sun, 15 Aug 2021 00:32:28 +0000 https://www.justiceflorida.com/?p=5253 Suppose a person possesses property tied to illegal activity, such as property to commit crimes or vehicles to transport narcotics or stolen goods? In that case, they may face civil or criminal asset forfeiture.

Unlike Federal law and the laws…

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]]> Florida Assault and Battery Laws https://www.justiceflorida.com/floridas-assault-and-battery-laws/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:01:24 +0000 https://www.justiceflorida.com/?p=5238 Assault and battery are two separate crimes in Florida. You can be charged with either or both. An assault is when violence is threatened and puts the victim in fear. The battery is touching someone against their will or causing…

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]]> Why You Need an Experienced Defense Attorney if You Are Charged With Animal Cruelty https://www.justiceflorida.com/why-you-need-an-experienced-defense-attorney-if-you-are-charged-with-animal-cruelty/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:01:09 +0000 https://www.justiceflorida.com/?p=5228 If you abuse or neglect an animal in Florida, you can be charged with a crime. Cruelty to animals is illegal in Florida. Neglect includes abandonment and locking up a pet without enough food, water, ample…

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]]> Aggravated Battery and Florida Law https://www.justiceflorida.com/aggravated-battery-and-florida-law/ Sat, 15 May 2021 00:01:09 +0000 https://www.justiceflorida.com/?p=5203 What is an Aggravated Battery Charge?

In Florida, Aggravated Battery is the intentional touching of another person with the intent to inflict great bodily harm or to use a deadly weapon. Penalties for the offense include mandatory prison, with a…

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