From our attorneys
When leaving the scene of a crash is a misdemeanor and when it's a felony in Florida — the penalties at each level, the mandatory license revocation, and what to do if you're accused.
What makes a criminal charge federal instead of state, who prosecutes federal cases in South Florida, and how federal court differs on bail, grand juries, sentencing, and time served.
A dismissal ends the case, not the paper trail. What stays on your Florida record after charges are dismissed, how automatic sealing works, and when expungement can clear the arrest.
Why the State Attorney — not the alleged victim — controls criminal charges in Florida, what a victim's wishes can actually change, and what both sides should avoid while a case is pending.
What Florida arrests, pleas, and convictions can mean for green cards, visas, and removal — and why a plea that looks favorable in state court may not be immigration-safe.
Pulled over in Florida with marijuana in the car? The split-second move most people make can turn a citation into a felony. A Fort Lauderdale lawyer explains.
Carrying Xanax or Percocet without the bottle can mean a Florida drug arrest. MK Law's Fort Lauderdale attorneys explain how to protect yourself.
Arrested for DUI in Florida? You have just 10 days to act. MK Law's Fort Lauderdale DUI attorneys explain how to keep driving with a hardship license.