Florida Criminal Law Update 2025-2026: What Paralegals Need to Know

Brevard Paralegal Association, Inc.

A criminal law attorney presenting to the Brevard Paralegal Association to cover foundational concepts and 2026 Florida statute updates effectively. It balances basics for newer paralegals with timely changes from recent laws like HB 113, HB 757, and sentencing enhancements.

– Identify and describe the major stages of a Florida criminal case (from arrest through sentencing) and the specific tasks a paralegal typically performs at each stage.

– Recognize recent changes to key Florida criminal statutes and rules (e.g., enhanced penalties and new offense categories) and explain how those changes affect charging decisions, discovery, and sentencing preparation.

– Apply updated legal requirements to everyday paralegal work by correctly incorporating new statutes and procedures into checklists, forms, and case workflows to reduce errors and improve case outcomes

CLE HOURS = 1 Substantive