Defenses In addition to pretrial and trial defenses that can be raised in any criminal matter, there are a number of defenses to the offense of Providing False Information to Law Enforcement, which includes the following: Double jeopardy. People can … more

Providing False Information to Law Enforcement Under Florida Statute Section 837.055, the offense of Providing False Information to Law Enforcement is committed when an individual, both knowingly and willfully, provides false information to a law enforcement officer who is conducting … more

Tampering Another type of obstruction of justice is known as tampering, which occurs when an individual interferes or meddles with an investigation of a criminal matter in order to alter the course of the proceedings. There are two forms of … more

Prosecution In order to convict a person of Wearing a Disguise, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt, the following: The defendant disguised himself or herself; By disguising himself or herself, the defendant had the intention of: – Obstructing … more

Obstruction by Wearing a Disguise Florida Statute 843.03 If you disguise yourself with the intent to obstruct justice by hindering, intimidating, or interrupting an officer or other person in the legal performance of his or her duty, you may face … more

Resisting Arrest: Penalty The penalty for resisting arrest varies according to the severity of the altercation between the offender and the arresting officer. As stated in Florida Statute Title XLVI Chapter 843.01 and 843.02, the following punishment awaits those who … more

Depending on the situation, the individual involved, and whether or not violence was used, the punishment for these types of crimes can range from misdemeanors to felonies. Resisting an officer with violence, for example, is a third-degree felony, but resisting … more

What is obstruction of justice? In Florida, the term “Obstruction of Justice” encompasses various criminal acts that impede or hinder law enforcement or correctional officers. Commonly charged obstruction of justice crimes: • Accessory After the Fact • Battery on a … more

If you’ve been charged with homicide, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed and scared. In the state of Florida, the consequences for homicide are harsh; yet, there are specific circumstances where homicide is considered excusable or justified. Excusable HomicideThe death of a … more

What is homicide? The term “homicide” is often associated with “murder,” but there are legal differences between the two. Homicide refers to any act that results in the death of another person, and not all homicides are considered violent crimes. … more