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  • 2025
    • November
      • How Family Members Can Support Loved Ones Facing Criminal Charges
      • Domestic Battery vs. Domestic Assault vs. Simple Battery in Florida: What’s the Difference?
      • Can Domestic Battery in Florida Be Sealed or Expunged? What You Need to Know
      • Can You Go to Jail for Shoplifting in Florida in 2025? The Answer May Surprise You
    • October
      • Jacksonville Domestic Battery Arrest: Your Rights at Booking & First Appearance
      • What Happens If You’re Charged with Domestic Battery in Florida But No One Was Injured?
      • A True Gift for a Granddaughter’s Future
      • Florida’s New DUI Refusal Law (2025): What You Need to Know
      • New Florida Laws Effective October 1, 2025: What They Mean for Criminal Defense & Traffic Cases
      • How a Drug Arrest (Even Without a Conviction) Can Still Hurt You—And What You Can Do About It
    • September
      • Only a Scratch? Can You Be Charged with Leaving the Scene in Florida?
      • How to Fight an HTO Suspension in Florida
      • The Cost of Being a Florida Habitual Traffic Offender
      • What Store Owners and Servers Should Know to Avoid Alcohol Sales to Minors in Florida
      • Can You Go to Jail for Accidentally Selling Alcohol to Someone Under 21 in Florida?
      • What Happens if You’re Caught Selling Alcohol to a Minor in Florida?
    • August
      • What Happens After a Domestic Battery Arrest in Florida?
      • Can I Be Charged with Petit Theft for a Self-Checkout Mistake in Florida?
      • Hardship Licenses for HTO in Florida: How to Apply & Qualify
      • The Florida Petit Theft Court Process: Step-by-Step Guide from a Criminal Defense Lawyer
      • Civil Demand Letters & Store Loss Prevention in Florida Petit Theft Cases
      • Why You Should Hold Your Rental Property in an LLC in Florida
    • July
      • What Crimes Cannot Be Sealed in Florida? | Know Before You Apply
      • 5 Most Frequently Asked Questions About an HTO Suspension in Florida
      • What Is Criminal Mischief in Florida?
      • Reckless Driving in Florida: What It Means, Defenses, and Why It’s Sometimes a "Wet Reckless" DUI Deal
      • Charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident in Florida? Here’s What You Need to Know About Misdemeanor Cases
      • Let’s Dig Into HTO Suspensions in Florida
      • Selling Your Business in Florida: 12 FAQs About Asset vs. Stock Sales from a Florida Business Attorney
      • Florida’s New “Dangerous Excessive Speeding” Law (HB 351)
      • 5 Common Myths About a Florida Petit Theft Charge — And Why You Should Take It Seriously
      • Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test During a DUI Stop?
    • June
      • Sealing Your Criminal Record in Florida: Why It Matters and Who Qualifies
      • When do you still have to disclose a sealed record?
    • May
      • Can I Be Charged with Petit Theft for a Self-Checkout Mistake in Florida?
      • What Happens If I Miss My Court Date for Misdemeanor in Florida?
      • Florida Misdemeanor Leaving the Scene of an Accident (No Injury): What You Need to Know about Restitution
      • Florida Domestic Battery: Legal Definition, Examples, Defenses, and Key Differences from Simple Battery
      • What Are the Types of Theft Crimes in Florida?
    • April
      • How Long Does a Crime Stay On Your Record?
    • February
      • The Benefits of Early Legal Representation for Petty Theft
    • January
      • Florida Disorderly Conduct: Laws, Penalties, and How an Attorney Can Help
      • The Importance of Having a Lawyer at Your Florida First Appearance
      • Solicitation for Prostitution in Florida: Laws, Penalties, and Sting Operations
      • Florida Criminal Mischief: Laws, Examples, Defenses, and Consequences
      • Florida Speedy Trial Rules: What You Need to Know
      • As a Buyer, What Issues Should I Be Aware Of When Buying a Business?
  • 2024
    • December
      • DUI Rates Spike Around the Holidays: Here's What to Do If You Have Been Arrested
    • November
      • The Best Defense Strategies for Combatting a Domestic Violence Charge
    • October
      • Understanding Petit Theft in Florida: A Comprehensive Overview
      • Understanding Sealing and Expungement in Florida
      • Understanding Reckless Driving in Florida: Statute 316.192
    • August
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  • 2023
    • August
      • Drug Court Programs in Florida: A Second Chance at Rehabilitation
    • June
      • How Can a Criminal Defense Lawyer Help You?
      • Why Should You Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer for a DUI?
  • 2021
    • February
      • 3 Things You Need To Know About Fictitious Names
      • What To Remember About Expungement/Sealings
  • 2019
    • September
    • August
      • New Law Increases Florida’s Felony Theft Threshold
    • March
      • Facts about Cannabis in the State of Florida
  • 2018
    • November
      • DUI Consultation
      • Hardship License After Second and Subsequent DUI
    • April
      • Attorney at Law Magazine Names Kate Mesic in 2018 Women in Law Issue
    • January
      • Florida Times-Union Article Features Attorney Kate Mesic of Jacksonville
  • 2017
    • December
      • Sealing and Expungement of Multiple Cases
    • November
      • Domestic Violence: Definition and Penalties
    • October
      • Florida Expands Restitution Law: What the New 2025 Amendment Means for Leaving the Scene of an Accident Cases
    • April
      • The Real Cost of a Fake ID
      • 3 Reasons to Never Ignore a Traffic Ticket
    • March
      • Attorney Kate Mesic Featured on HomBaBiz.com's Podcasts for Business
      • PROTECT YOURSELF: Domestic Violence Injunctions
    • January
      • What Your Background Checks May Not Be Telling You
      • Ellen Whitton Joins The Law Offices of Kate Mesic, P.A.
  • 2016
    • December
      • Attorney Kate Mesic Pens DUI Piece for Advantage Business Magazine
    • November
      • 4 Things to Know About Domestic Violence Injunctions
      • Enforcing Your Injunction: 3 Things You Should Know
    • October
      • If You Hit, Don't Run
    • September
      • Underage? Don't Hold That Drink: It Could Be a Crime!
    • August
      • Protection Orders Are Not One-Size-Fits-All
    • July
      • Be Prepared: What You Need to Know About Obtaining a Stalking Injunction
    • June
      • Protect Your Work - What You Should Know About Copyrights
    • April
      • 3 Things You Need to do to Get a DUI Hardship License
    • March
      • Traffic Tickets Involving Serious Bodily Injury
      • Entering a Plea to a Criminal Offense in Florida
  • 2015
    • December
      • Florida HTO Suspension - Get Your Driver License Back
    • November
      • Small Claims Court Does Work!
      • The Real Impact of a Fake ID Charge
      • What Will Happen if I am Arrested?
      • The Secret of Expunging or Sealing Your Criminal History
      • 3 Things CDL Drivers Must Know About Railroad Crossings
      • 11 Helpful Tips if You Ever Get Pulled Over for a DUI
    • October
      • Motions in Florida DUI Cases
    • August
      • 2 Types of Speedy Trial Every Criminal Defendant Must be Aware Of
    • July
      • 3 Things We Tell All Criminal Defense and DUI Clients
      • How to Avoid a Traffic Ticket
    • February
      • Contracts for Sale on the Internet: Friend or Foe of the Business Owner?
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