From our attorneys
Domestic violence is not a single crime in Florida: it's a designation that changes arrest, bond, jail minimums, probation, record sealing, and gun rights. What the accused and the accuser both need to know.
Leaving the scene is the crime, whether or not you caused the crash. Penalties at each level, the license revocation, and what to do if you are 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.
Yes, the arrest stays visible after a dismissal. Florida's automatic sealing covers some cases and expungement covers others. See which applies to you.
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.