Can the police just stop me on the street and search me for no reason in Florida?
The police cannot just stop you and search you for no reason in the state of Florida. There has to be a reason why they’re searching you. Certainly, you can give consent to anything to be searched, but if you’re just walking down the street and the cop says, “Hey, can I search your… Read More »
What rights do I have in Florida when a law enforcement officer asks me questions?
If a law enforcement ever ask you questions, the right that you have is to remain silent, even if you’re not read your Miranda rights. Any time law enforcement wants to speak to you, there’s absolutely no obligation that you speak to them about anything. The only thing that you’re required to do is… Read More »
Do I have to give consent to a law enforcement officer to search my car in Florida?
When it comes to searching cars in the state of Florida, there’s a big misconception that you have to do whatever law enforcement asks you to do. But the law is that you don’t have to, you never have to give consent for anything. You do not have to cooperate. My advice is always… Read More »
What should I do if I get a call that a loved one has been arrested?
If you get a call that a loved one has been arrested, the first thing that you need to do is to consult with an attorney. Once you consult with an attorney, the attorney will be able to give you advice as to whether or not you need to contact the bondsman, whether the… Read More »
Do I need an attorney for my criminal case in Florida?
You absolutely need an attorney for any criminal case in Florida. Criminal cases are punishable by potential jail, potential criminal records, things that are significant in people’s lives. So to say that I can handle it myself or it’s not a big deal … any criminal case whether it be shoplifting or the serious… Read More »
When do the police have to read me my rights in Florida?
When it comes to Miranda rights in the state of Florida, typically the law is after you’re arrested, if the cops ask you anything incriminating about your case, they have to read you your rights. And those typically are the right to remain silent, the right to have an attorney. So after you’re arrested,… Read More »
