Under Florida Statute 893.147, it is a crime to possess drug paraphernalia. Sometimes it can be difficult for authorities to determine if a particular object is drug paraphernalia or an object being used for a legitimate purpose. Florida Statute 893.146 lists thirteen different factors for law enforcement, a State Attorney, a Judge, or a Jury […]
How to Avoid Arrest for Drug Crimes
Tips to Help You Stay Out of Trouble No one wants to be arrested for a drug crime. The best way to avoid an arrest for a drug crime is only common sense– DO NOT USE ILLEGAL DRUGS. Do not associate with people who use illegal drugs. Of course, in the real-world people do use […]
Brevard County Battery and Domestic Violence Attorney
What Do You Need to Know if You or a Loved One is Arrested for Battery or Domestic Violence Under Florida Statute 784.03 a battery occurs when a person touches or strikes another person or intentionally causes bodily harm to another person. Typically, this occurs by one person hitting another person. The first time a […]
I Was Charged With Assault in Brevard County, Florida, Now What?
Tips and Notes if you or a family member is arrested for assault If you have been charged with Assault you should call Mario, Gunde, Peters, Rhoden & Kelley, LLC, as soon as possible. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience defending people arrested for assault. We have former prosecutors, public defenders and […]
Weapons and Firearms
Right and Wrong Ways to Use and Carry Guns and Other Weapons Florida Statute 790 regulates the possession and carrying of weapons, including firearms, in the State of Florida. Under F.S. 790.06 you may apply for a license, commonly called a permit, to carry a firearm or other weapons in a concealed manner. If you […]
What You Need To Know About Guardianship in Palm Bay, Melbourne, and Titusville, Florida
Becoming a guardian is a big decision and serving in such a role carries a lot of responsibility. As a guardian you will serve as a decision-maker once you are appointed by the Judge in a guardianship proceeding. The person you will be assisting is referred to as the Ward. You can be invested with duties […]
Guardian Ad Litem
What is a GAL? How does it apply to a divorce or custody case? In a tough fight over custody of children, you may want to have a guardian ad litem appointed by the court. Any time there is a fight over the creation, approval, or modification of a parenting plan, a parent can seek […]
Do You Have a Declaration of a Pre-Need Guardian in Your Estate Plan?
What is a Pre-Need Guardian? Why Do You Need One? A Declaration of Pre-Need Guardian is a simple document but most estate plans and incapacity plans are lacking one. It is used to name a person you prefer to be your guardian and who you do not want to provide this service. At Mario, Gunde, […]
Online Resources for Guardians in Melbourne and Brevard County, Florida
There are endless sources for information on the web the trick is finding what you are looking for and that’s only if you know what you are looking for. If you are considering becoming a guardian of a friend or family member you can start your search with this list of helpful websites, reports, manuals, […]
Non-Probate Assets Can Be a Good Thing
Which Assets Can I Use to Avoid Probate? Non-probate assets consist of all the property that won’t need to go through the probate process rather this property will pass by operation of law or directly to your heirs. Turning your assets from probate to non-probate property is easy and can help you avoid probate all together or […]
