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What Does It Mean When I Have a Charge on my Record?
If you’ve been charged with a crime, or if you face being charged, it can have significant impacts on your life, including...
Common Police Terms That You Should Know
The attorneys at Avera & Smith prioritize ensuring that our clients and the community as a whole have the knowledge...
What to Know About a Concealed Weapons Permit in Gainesville, FL
Note: As of July 1, 2023, House Bill (HB) 543 is now in effect. This new law allows Floridians to carry a concealed weapon...
Can You Go To Jail for Self-Defense in Florida?
Florida has some of the most liberal self-defense laws in the country. Not only is it one of the 34 states that have...
Battery by a Co-Worker in the Workplace
No one expects to be the victim of an assault or battery by a co-worker, especially when the workplace is supposed to be...
What Happens If You Use Your Medical Marijuana Card to Sell Marijuana to Others?
While many have found Florida’s legalization of medical marijuana to be a relief from long-term debilitating medical...
Do I Have a Right to Remain Silent During an Investigation at Work?
You always have the right to remain silent, it’s one of your Constitutional rights after all; however, in the context of...
Medical Marijuana vs. Recreational Marijuana in the Eyes of Florida Law
In recent years, Florida has passed laws legalizing marijuana, a move embraced by many Florida voters. However, while...
Refusal to Sign a Citation: What Does Signing a Traffic Ticket Mean?
There are many myths surrounding traffic tickets and the refusal to sign a citation that are spread by word of mouth. Have...
What to do if Road Rage Involves Law Enforcement Officers
Driving is something most adults encounter on a daily basis, whether as the driver or a passenger in a vehicle. This...
Can You Go to Jail for Not Wearing a Seat Belt?
CAN YOU GO TO JAIL FOR NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT? The importance of seat belts is pretty well-known as a simple, yet vital,...
Medical Marijuana, Legal Hemp and Your Right to Privacy in a Vehicle
With the legalization of medical marijuana through a ballot initiative in 2016 and the legalization of commercial hemp on...
Defining Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
The unlawful touching of an officer is one of the most severely punished crimes in the United States. This action is...
I’ve Been Arrested – What Happens Next?
If you are in the unfortunate situation of being arrested and you have never been arrested before, it is likely you will...
Petit (Petty) Theft in Florida
In Florida, the second most commonly committed crime (after drug offenses) is theft. According to the FBI, a theft is...
Carrying Prescriptions and The Facts of Drug Trafficking in Florida
When most people hear the words “drug trafficking,” they think of people in the news, like Pablo Escobar (“El Chapo”) or...
Tailgating and Open Containers of Alcohol in Gainesville, FL
As we get ready for Florida football here in Gainesville, FL, it is important to be aware of applicable open container...
5 Things to Consider Before Underage Drinking From a Gainesville Criminal Defense Attorney
Our Gainesville Criminal Defense Attorney, John Whitaker, discusses what you should consider for before drinking alcohol...
Is Marijuana Legal in Florida?
Though the citizens of Florida voted to amend the Florida Constitution to allow medical marijuana and the Florida...
Three Ways a Criminal Defense Case Can Endanger Your Career
Facing a criminal charge in Gainesville, Florida, can leave your career and job prospects vulnerable. Let’s take a look at...