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Restoring Gun Rights in Florida After a Felony Conviction
Criminal Charges·Sep 22, 2026

Restoring Gun Rights in Florida After a Felony Conviction

A felony conviction takes away your gun rights under both Florida and federal law. Here's what actually brings them back — and what doesn't, from Amendment 4 and sealing to the revived federal relief program.

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The Broward County Courthouse: What to Expect
Criminal Charges·Sep 8, 2026

The Broward County Courthouse: What to Expect

Have a criminal court date at the Broward County Courthouse, 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale? Here's what to expect — which building, security screening, first appearance, finding your courtroom, what to wear, and how arraignment works in the 17th Circuit.

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White Collar Crime Defense in Miami: Wire Fraud, ID Theft, and PPP Cases
Criminal Charges·Sep 1, 2026

White Collar Crime Defense in Miami: Wire Fraud, ID Theft, and PPP Cases

Wire fraud, healthcare fraud, identity theft, and pandemic loan cases are among the most heavily prosecuted crimes in South Florida. The defining feature: the case is usually won or lost before anyone is charged.

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Federal vs. State Drug Charges in Florida: The Key Differences
Criminal Charges·Aug 27, 2026

Federal vs. State Drug Charges in Florida: The Key Differences

The same drugs, the same conduct — but a federal indictment is a fundamentally different case from a Florida state charge. Mandatory minimums, no parole, pretrial detention, and a sentencing system built on quantity.

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Florida's Stand Your Ground Immunity Hearing: How It Actually Works
Criminal Charges·Aug 24, 2026

Florida's Stand Your Ground Immunity Hearing: How It Actually Works

Stand Your Ground isn't only a defense you argue to a jury — it's immunity you can win before trial ever starts. Here's how the pretrial immunity hearing works, who carries the burden, and what happens if the judge says no.

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Broward vs. Miami-Dade Criminal Court: What Actually Differs
Criminal Charges·Aug 20, 2026

Broward vs. Miami-Dade Criminal Court: What Actually Differs

Same Florida statutes, two very different courthouses. Where your case is filed — the 17th Circuit in Broward or the 11th in Miami-Dade — changes who prosecutes it, where you post bond, and which diversion programs you can reach.

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Florida Statute 893.13 Explained: Drug Possession, Sale, and Delivery
Criminal Charges·Aug 13, 2026

Florida Statute 893.13 Explained: Drug Possession, Sale, and Delivery

Florida Statute 893.13 is the law behind almost every drug charge in the state — from a misdemeanor cannabis case to a second-degree felony. Here's how the schedules, thresholds, and enhancement zones actually work.

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Florida's Felony Murder Rule: When You Can Be Charged With Murder Without Killing Anyone
Criminal Charges·Aug 6, 2026

Florida's Felony Murder Rule: When You Can Be Charged With Murder Without Killing Anyone

In Florida you can face a first-degree murder charge without ever touching the victim, firing a shot, or intending anyone to die. Here's how the felony murder rule works — and where it can be attacked.

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