TIPS FOR AVOIDING OR MITIGATING A VIOLATION OF PROBATION Probation is both a blessing and a curse. On the plus side, it functions as an alternative resolution to jail time, restricting the defendant...
Casanova Law Criminal Defense and Immigration Blog
Forgot about DRAI? What you need to know about the Detention Risk Assessment Instrument in Juvenile Criminal Cases.
Juvenile criminal cases, known as delinquency proceedings, are arguably tougher than adult charges due to the intricacy of each proceeding, the number of parties involved, and the special rules in pla...
TOP 5 QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS!) ABOUT CRIMINAL CASES
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER As our criminal defense law firm enters its 6th year, we continue fulfilling our solemn responsibility to protect our community and our constitution. For most people – especially ...
Food Pyramid Crimes: How the Milk Crate Challenge can Land you in Jail
Believe it or not, it is a crime to possess milk crates registered to another company or person. Section 506.509 of the Florida Statutes prohibits the possession of any “dairy case” that has a “...
Lobster Violations in Florida: A Spiny Problem
With the mini-season in recent history and the regular season on the horizon, lobster is fresh in our minds, our hearts and our palates. It is thus a great time to discuss spiny lobster rules and regu...