From our attorneys
Touching or striking a Florida officer turns a misdemeanor into a felony under § 784.07 — but only if the State can prove you knew the victim was a covered official. How the reclassification works, who it covers, and when it doesn't apply.
Florida assault charges range from a 60-day second-degree misdemeanor to a 5-year felony depending on whether a deadly weapon or felonious intent was involved, and who the alleged victim was. What §§ 784.011 and 784.021 actually require — and when self-defense applies.
Florida battery charges range from a 1-year misdemeanor to a 30-year first-degree felony depending on injury, weapon use, and who the alleged victim is. What §§ 784.03, 784.041, and 784.045 actually require — and when self-defense applies.
Florida charges resisting an officer two ways — without violence (a first-degree misdemeanor) and with violence (a third-degree felony). Where the line falls, what the State must prove, and why the lawfulness of the officer's conduct matters.
Burglary is always a felony in Florida — 5 years to life depending on the place, who was present, and what happened inside. How § 810.02 grades it, and where the real fights are.
Florida divides misdemeanors into two degrees — up to 1 year in county jail for a first-degree misdemeanor, 60 days for a second-degree. The common charges at each level, when a misdemeanor becomes a felony, and why a “minor” charge still creates a permanent criminal record.
In Florida, agreeing with someone to commit a crime is itself a crime — even if the planned offense never happens. How conspiracy charges are ranked and punished under state and federal law, what prosecutors must prove, and the defenses that apply.
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.
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.