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To many people, the crimes of assault and battery go hand in hand. So much so that many people may think they are one crime. In fact, the crime of battery is separate and distinct from the crime of ...

No one wakes up in the morning thinking “I’m going to threaten someone, get arrested, and face criminal assault charges.” More often, an unexpected disagreement turns ugly and escalates, tempers ...

Denied a job because of a criminal charge? Contact The Law Office of Jody L. Fisher for help. Today’s job market is tough. Even with the best qualifications, a degree from a prestigious school or ...

When you and your spouse choose to pursue a divorce, you’ll need to equitably divide all of your marital property through the process known as “asset division” or “property division.” Through this ...

Divorce is a painful and difficult experience. If you understand the functions and limitations of the Florida legal system, the process becomes more tolerable. This should provide you with a greater ...

Even when both parents agree that dissolution of marriage is in everyone's best interests, a divorce can be an emotionally traumatic experience for minor children . But when either or both parents ...

Attorneys often get questions about domestic violence and divorce. If you’re considering a divorce in central-Florida and one spouse has been accused or convicted of domestic violence , you may ...

When a family dispute turns into a domestic violence charge , the results can be devastating. Tempers flare, the police are called, and all of a sudden you could be facing a sentence that ranges from ...

In the November election, 71% of Floridians voted in favor of Amendment 2, which expands the list of medical conditions that qualify for medical marijuana. Amendment 2 went into effect on January 3, ...

Rightly or wrongly, The Villages in central-Florida has developed a reputation as a wild place to retire and live out your Golden Years. An internet search for “The Villages Florida Reputation” ...

In addition to prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI) , drugged driving in Florida, or driving while under the influence of drugs, is also prohibited. The penalties for drugged ...

The penalties for a Florida DUI conviction can be severe, and may include fines of up to $1,000, community service, installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) at your expense, probation, up to ...

Driving with a suspended license in Florida is a criminal offense. Depending on the reasons for the suspension and whether you have had prior charges of driving with a suspended license, the charge ...

Yes, with limitations. Under Florida law, based upon reasonable suspicion that you may be involved in criminal activity, a police officer may require you to identify yourself and explain your presence ...

Divorce is a painful and difficult experience. If you understand the functions and limitations of the Florida legal system, the process becomes more tolerable. This should provide you with a greater ...

When frisking a person for weapons, the police are attuned not only to the feel of possible weapons under clothing, but also to the feel of packaged drugs. Although a frisk may not turn up a weapon, ...

If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you’ve probably heard a story having to do with civil asset forfeiture, or civil forfeiture for short. This isn’t something regularly discussed in ...

It can be complicated to determine which parent will claim the child tax credit in a Florida divorce . Only one parent can claim the child as a dependent each year. The IRS monitors this closely by ...

Parents want to protect their kids, and keep them safe. But what happens when the people we need to protect our children from are school administrators, police officers, or juvenile court prosecutors ...

When you and your spouse choose to pursue a divorce, you’ll need to equitably divide all of your marital property through the process known as “asset division” or “property division.” Through this ...

The house is often one of the most controversial issues in a divorce , second only to concerns about child-care and custody. The house represents more than just a place to live, or a simple asset. It ...

When I meet with new divorce clients in my Leesburg, Florida law office, after asking how much a divorce costs , people usually ask: "How long does a divorce take?" The answer, of course, is, "It ...

Based in Leesburg, Florida, The Law Office of Jody L. Fisher Can Help Prenuptial agreements are more popular today than they were 20 years ago. People with significant wealth are getting married for ...