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10/13/2026

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10/03/2026

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10/01/2026

There is no greater example of premeditated murder than capital punishment by the state.

Florida Standard Jury Instructions define first degree murder (punishable by death) as follows:

To prove the crime of First Degree Premeditated Murder, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. (Victim) is dead.
2. The death was caused by the criminal act of (defendant).
3. There was a premeditated killing of (victim).

Christa Pike, 50, was 18 when she murdered a classmate. She would be the first woman the state has executed in more than 200 years.

09/30/2026

First, the right to vote, which can be taken away for years while court costs and fines remain unpaid.

Second, the right to bear arms.

Two of the biggest constitutional protections in the country are taken away from someone convicted of a felony.

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09/30/2026

Yes, self-defense law is so often misunderstood, even by judges and lawyers, that good people acting in self-defense can still end up facing serious charges.

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09/29/2026

Most people are shocked by this answer: no.

If you're convicted of a DUI, Florida law makes it a mandatory conviction, so it cannot be expunged or sealed.

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09/28/2026

Facing a criminal charge in Florida is not something you should face alone.

Panella Law Firm serves clients across the state, with proven trial experience in criminal defense.

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09/28/2026

Reasonable belief is one of the trickiest parts of self-defense law, and it's not just about what you subjectively believed.

A judge or jury looks at it both subjectively and objectively, considering factors like your size compared to your attacker and their history of violence.

This is exactly why good people acting in self-defense can still end up facing serious charges.

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09/27/2026

Florida can suspend your license for many reasons, including unpaid child support.

Driving on a suspended license knowingly is a crime, and repeated offenses can even turn into a felony.

A hardship license lets you get back on the road on a limited basis for work, school, or other essentials while the suspension is resolved.

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09/26/2026

A judge or jury looks at things like your size compared to your attacker's and what you knew about their history of violence before deciding if your belief was reasonable.

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