Press Releases

Criminal Defense Attorney Ronald S. Chapman Reacts to “Super Speeder” Law

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Criminal defense attorney Ronald S. Chapman draws attention to Florida’s new House Bill 351 , effective July 1, 2025. This legislation…

West Palm Beach Criminal Defense Attorney Reacts to Trenton’s Law

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — In the wake of a devastating and preventable tragedy, Ronald S. Chapman, P.A. speaks out about the high stakes surrounding House Bill 687…

FL Makes Hoax 911 Calls That Cause Harm a Crime, Effective July 1, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Criminal defense attorney Ronald S. Chapman emphasizes the gravity of Florida’s newly enacted House Bill 279 , which took effect on July…

Ronald S. Chapman Reacts to New Sentencing Policy for Fleeing Law Enforcement

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Criminal defense attorney Ronald S. Chapman alerts Floridians to a major shift in state sentencing policy. Under House Bill 113 , which…

Ronald S. Chapman Reacts to FL Supreme Court’s Revision of Speedy Trial Rule

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Criminal defense attorney Ronald S. Chapman underscores the impact of the Florida Supreme Court’s recent decision to amend Florida Rule…

FL Increases Tracking Device Crime to 2nd‑Degree Felony Starting Oct 1, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Criminal Defense Attorney Ron Chapman alerts Floridians to a significant change in state law that will take effect on October 1, 2025.…

West Palm Beach Criminal Defense Attorney Reacts to New Animal Cruelty Laws

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Experienced criminal defense attorney Ronald S. Chapman urges heightened awareness of sweeping new Florida laws impacting animal cruelty…

Florida’s First Responder Protection Law: What It Means for Citizens in 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida – Florida's new law enhancing protections for first responders took effect earlier this year. Under Senate Bill 184 , it is a second-degree…

Florida’s Social Media Law Targets Minors as Legal Battle Continues

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida – Florida’s social media restrictions for minors have been in effect since January 1, 2025, but the legal and practical questions are far…

Florida’s Street Racing Law One Year Later: What Drivers Should Know Before Summer 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida – As summer approaches, law enforcement agencies across Florida are expected to ramp up efforts to crack down on illegal street racing and…

Florida Gun Law Rollback Efforts Halt After Senate Ends Consideration of Key Bills

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida – Earlier this year, Florida lawmakers debated whether to roll back several gun control measures passed after the 2018 mass shooting at…

New Law Offers Floridians on Probation Opportunities to Shorten Probation Term

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – In 1841, John Augustus, a Boston bootmaker, posted bail for a man who would have otherwise received a jail sentence, took him under his wing,…

Attorney Ronald S. Chapman Says Florida New Law Wake-up Call for Cybercriminals

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Criminal defense attorney Ronald S. Chapman weighs in on the passage of Cybersecurity legislation ( Florida HB 7055 ) (Bill) unanimously…

Ronald S. Chapman, P.A. Weighs in on New Florida Victims of Crimes Bill

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Criminal defense attorney Ronald S. Chapman weighs in on the passage of the Victims of Crimes Bill ( Florida SB 1012 ) unanimously passed by…

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Florida’s Criminal Justice Laws Disappoint Criminal Attorney Ron Chapman

West Palm Beach, Florida - Changes to Florida's criminal justice laws were announced in 2019, but some advocates are disappointed in the results. Families Against…