Drug use and abuse is pervasive in our culture. Despite the protections of the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights, and the liberty interests underlying formation of our republic in the Declaration of Independence, our government has elected to regulate and criminalize what we put into our own bodies, even in the privacy of our homes. […]
Saint Lucie County Carjacking Arrest Lawyer When a person takes a motor vehicle from the owner or someone who has legal custody of it by using fear, assault, violence or some type of force, this is known as Carjacking. In the state of Florida, Carjacking is considered a first-degree felony as described in Fla. Stat. […]
As serious as mere possession or distribution of photos deemed inappropriate by the Florida Legislature, using one’s computer to solicit a “child” for sexual activity is deemed many times more serious by Florida’s laws. (See: Ch. 800.04,(7)(b) Fla. Stat. The typical sentence of Fort Pierce computer solicitation arrest carries a maximum term of imprisonment of […]
Help from a Saint Lucie County Computer Pornography Lawyer In Florida, it is a serious violation of State Law to have in one’s possession, digital images deemed “inappropriate” by the Florida Legislature. Unlike “Computer Solicitation”, which is addressed in another ‘practice area’ described on this site, the mere possession of these materials (even a single […]
What Are the Penalties for DUIs in Florida? Florida treats drunk and drugged driving seriously. The penalties you might face if convicted will depend on your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), your criminal record, and whether you were involved in a crash. First-Offense Standard DUI Under § 316.193, Fla. Stat. (2022), the penalties for a first-offense […]
Help from a Saint Lucie County Driving Violations Lawyer Although the most common arrests are for DUI, there are many non-alcohol related driving regulations that have been “criminalized” by the Florida Legislature, including Driving While License Suspended or Revoked; Willful and Wanton Reckless Driving; possession of an expired driver’s license; possession of more than one […]
Help from a Saint Lucie County Firearm Arrest Lawyer If your guns taken away or confiscated, if your rights are violated, or if you are arrested for any kind of claimed firearm violation, you need to get the kind of aggressive legal representation that will protect YOU from the excesses of unfair police practices and […]
Help from a Fort Pierce Internet Crime Lawyer The “information superhighway” is rapidly turning into a roadway to state and federal prison. Law Enforcement agencies strictly monitor the internet, and working alone and in conjunction with other agencies work to entrap innocent people into committing crimes. For more detailed insight into these prosecutions, and to determine […]
Advice from a Saint Lucie County Battery Lawyer The days of “live and let live” are over; when it comes to the arena of domestic disputes. These days, law enforcement’s answer to domestic violence allegations is to “arrest everyone and let the courts sort it out later”. To be sure, there exists a “cycle of violence”. […]
Help from a Qualified Saint Lucie County Homicide Attorney Kirschner & McEnery Law Provides Full Justice for Murder and Homicide Defendants The first task at hand for those facing murder charges is to understand very fine legal distinctions between homicide and various degrees of murder severity levels. Murder is legally defined as a crime of […]