If convicted of an aggravated felony, an immigrant in Florida and throughout the nation can face some of the most severe punishments possible. A conviction on an aggravated felony charge, either state or federal, can cause someone to be deported and barred from almost all waivers or relief that could stop deportation. There are some…
We hear so much about terrorism these days in Florida and around the country. But just what constitutes terrorism? For a prosecutor to file a terrorism charge, the intent of the crime must be known. When we think about the word “terrorism,” we think about violent crimes, such as shootings or bombings. But to qualify…
A Florida man must wait to see if he will face charges related to the death of a 28-year-old man. It’s actually a test of the state’s “stand your ground” law, as well. In this incident, a car with a family of five – the 28-year-old man, his girlfriend and their three young children —…