Monthly Archives: September 2025
What Happens After a Criminal Complaint Is Filed Against You in Florida?
So the unthinkable happened: you’ve got a criminal complaint filed against you in Florida. What now? But here’s some good news: knowing what comes next gives you a head start. At Drew Fritsch Law Firm, P.A., we guide clients from panic to clarity. Below is your roadmap, step by step, so you can regain… Read More »
Can You Be Charged with a DUI for Taking Prescription Drugs in Florida?
Think DUI charges only come from booze? Think again. In Florida, you can get arrested for driving under the influence, even if you’re not drunk, just on prescribed medication. And the law isn’t lenient just because you followed your doctor’s orders. Bizarre, right? At Drew Fritsch Law Firm, P.A., we’ve seen far too many… Read More »
Search Warrant Exceptions: When Police Can Search You Without One
Did you know that there doesn’t always need to be a warrant to get searched by police in Florida? Under specific exceptions, cops can search you without a warrant. Knowing these exceptions could be the difference between winning or losing in court if you’re accused of a crime as a result of a warrantless… Read More »
What Makes Evidence in Criminal Cases Inadmissible?
Imagine the state piles on evidence that seems legit but it wasn’t obtained or isn’t allowed. Poof, the case can collapse in an instant and you’re free to go. That’s the power of inadmissible evidence. In Florida criminal law, certain evidence is flatly unacceptable. Whether it’s hearsay, illegally seized, or unfairly prejudicial, knowing what… Read More »
Do I Still Need a Defense Attorney if I’m Facing a Misdemeanor Offense?
A misdemeanor might seem like a slap on the wrist compared to a felony, but the fallout can still hit you hard. Jail time (even just days or weeks) can wreck jobs, housing, and your criminal record. If your future matters to you, you need a criminal defense attorney. At Drew Fritsch Law Firm,… Read More »
“But She Said She Was 18!” Is It a Defense If a Minor Lies About Their Age?
In Florida, if the person you had sex with was under the age of consent, it doesn’t matter what they told you. Even if they flashed ID, insisted they were older, or outright lied, the law doesn’t care. That misrepresentation isn’t your escape hatch. “But that’s unfair!” you might be thinking. At Drew Fritsch… Read More »