Florida Statutes · Pinellas Criminal Law

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F.S. §948.06 — Violation of Probation (VOP)

Governs Florida VOP procedures, hearing standards (preponderance of the evidence), and consequences including imposition of suspended sentences.

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Establishes the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's role in determining initial eligibility for sealing or expungement.

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Lists offenses that are statutorily ineligible for sealing or expungement in Florida, including most violent and sexual offenses.

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Defines reckless driving as driving with willful or wanton disregard for safety. Frequently used in plea negotiations from DUI.

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Florida hit-and-run statute. Classification depends on whether the crash involved damage only, injury, serious injury, or death.

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Florida's knowing-DWLSR statute. Classification escalates with prior convictions and Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) status.

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Sets minimum jail time for adjudicated domestic-violence battery cases involving bodily injury.

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Defines the family/household relationships that trigger Florida's domestic-violence enhancements, programs, and procedures.

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Establishes weight-based trafficking thresholds with mandatory-minimum sentences that differ substantially from simple possession.

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Core Florida drug-offense statute. Penalty depends on substance schedule, quantity, intent, and location (e.g., near schools).