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🚨 Violation of Probation in Florida: Bond, Jail, and What Happens Next

If you or a loved one has been arrested for a violation of probation in Florida, one of the first questions is almost always: “Can you bail out of jail?” In many cases, the answer is no — at least not right away. Florida probation violations follow different rules than new criminal charges, and misunderstanding […]

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📣 Disorderly Conduct in Florida (Breach of Peace)

Florida’s disorderly conduct statute — also called breach of the peace — is one of the most overused charges in the state.Under Fla. Stat. § 877.03, disorderly conduct occurs when someone: Acts in a manner that corrupts public morals, Outrages public decency, or Creates a public disturbance or breach of the peace. But the law […]

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🍻 Disorderly Intoxication in Florida

Florida’s disorderly intoxication law is often misunderstood — and frequently misused by police.Under Fla. Stat. § 856.011, being drunk in public is not a crime by itself. The State must prove: You were intoxicated, and You endangered yourself or others OR You caused a public disturbance. In South Florida, this charge usually comes from nightlife […]

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💰 Grand Theft Charge Combinations in Florida

Grand theft in Florida is rarely charged alone. Prosecutors often stack additional offenses when a theft allegation overlaps with fraud, property damage, burglary, or possession of stolen items. This stacking strategy increases sentencing exposure, creates leverage in plea negotiations, and pressures defendants into accepting harsher outcomes — even when the evidence is weak. In Broward, […]

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💥 Domestic Violence + Criminal Mischief in Florida (Combined Charges)

In Florida, domestic violence (DV) cases are frequently paired with criminal mischief when an argument escalates and property is damaged. This combined-charge scenario appears constantly in Broward and Miami-Dade — often based on assumptions rather than evidence. But despite how police treat these cases, both charges are highly defendable, especially when the damage was accidental, […]

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🌿 Can You Be Arrested for the Smell of Marijuana in Florida?

For years, the smell of marijuana was enough for Florida police to stop, detain, search, and even arrest someone. But after hemp legalization in 2019, courts across Florida have begun holding that odor alone does NOT automatically create probable cause to search or arrest. Because hemp and marijuana smell exactly the same, officers can no […]