Florida Stand Your Ground Law
Florida is one of more than 30 states recognizing the “Castle Doctrine,” which means that residents may use force, including deadly force, to protect their “castle.” A person’s “castle” would be considered their home or personal property in Florida. Duty to Retreat Florida residents do not have a legal duty to retreat from an attacker […]
Florida Gun Laws
If you consider buying a firearm or already own a gun in Florida, you must understand the requirements of Florida gun law, along with your legal rights and responsibilities. Florida Gun Requirements You must be at least 21 years old to buy a gun in Florida. However, if you are at least 18 years old […]
Florida Voting Law
If you are a U.S. citizen, you can pre-register to vote on or after your 16th birthday, and may vote in any election that takes place on or after your 18th birthday. The Florida Election Code provides some exceptions to this right. When you register to vote in Florida, you must take an oath to […]
Florida Jury Duty Law
To serve on a jury in Florida, you must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a resident of Florida, and have a valid driver’s license or identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or an executed affidavit as prescribed in Section 40.011, Florida […]
Florida Smoking Law
In Florida, the legal age to purchase, possess, or consume tobacco or nicotine products is 21. This legal age standard includes both traditional cigarettes, smokeless tobacco products, and e-cigarettes. An exemption exists for military personnel who are on active duty and are at least 18 years old. Under Florida law: Anyone younger than 21 who […]
Florida DUI Law
Drinking alcohol is a privilege regulated by state law. The Florida Legislature has the power to determine who may legally drink alcoholic beverages and has decided that, in Florida, the legal drinking age is 21. Therefore, it is a crime to possess or drink alcohol if you are younger than 21. DUI Arrests and Florida’s […]
Florida Hemp and CBD Law
Hemp vs. Marijuana: What’s the Difference? Although hemp and marijuana are both cultivated from the cannabis plant, hemp is high in CBD (cannabidiol) which typically comes in the form of an oil and doesn’t contain much, if any, THC – the substance in marijuana that gives users a high. The biggest distinction is that hemp […]
Florida Marijuana Law
Is Marijuana Legal in Florida? Medical marijuana is legal in Florida. Article X, Section 29 of the Florida Constitution and Section 381.986, Florida Statutes, permit and regulate the use of medical marijuana. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under both Florida and federal law. Federal law still prohibits the use of marijuana, even when used […]
Legal Age of Consent in Florida
Florida has strict laws regarding the age of consent, which is the age at which a person is considered legally competent to consent to sexual acts. If you are charged with breaking consent laws, you may be placed on the sexual offender registry, which has lifelong implications. In Florida, the legal age of consent is […]
Florida Divorce Law
In Florida, divorce is formally known as “dissolution of marriage.” Florida is a no-fault divorce state, meaning the court does not need to find either party at fault in order to dissolve a marriage. It is sufficient for the couple to simply plead that the marriage is irretrievably broken, without the need for one spouse […]
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