The best response to pending criminal charges will depend on the allegations made by the state and the evidence the prosecutor has. The stronger the evidence connecting you to criminal activity, the harder it may become to mount a successful defense. Your right to...
Maybe you thought it was no big deal when you saw the red and blues flashing behind your car and knew you were about to be pulled over. You realized that you cut that last light a little too close, and you’re hoping for a warning instead of a ticket. You didn’t expect...
Parents expect their children to learn a few lessons the hard way when they move off to college. Young adults who no longer have the constant supervision of parents to guide their daily behavior may engage in reckless actions or at least make some very questionable...
Drug possession in Florida typically involves an arrest and charge if someone is caught with drugs on them. However, if drugs are found in a car, in a home or somewhere else, then there may be a possible constructive possession charge. If this is the first time you’ve...
In Florida, the death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is still a possible penalty for heinous crimes. Usually, only capital murder charges can lead to the death penalty, and even then, it isn’t often used to penalize someone convicted for murder. The death...
Predictive policing is a controversial process by which arrest data is entered into a computer. This data tells the computer where arrests have happened, what those arrests were for and other details of this nature. The computer then looks at the historical data and...
The Miranda Warning is one of the best-known legal protections for criminal defendants. It is also one of the most misunderstood. People frequently misinterpret and misunderstand their Miranda rights, sometimes with dire consequences for their criminal cases. If you...
You would never dream of stealing from your employer or any of the company's clients. The idea of writing yourself a check or taking money from the petty cash drawer may offend your sense of personal ethics. You would never void transactions to pocket the cash or...
If you are caught shoplifting in Florida, you could face serious penalties. While many people think that shoplifting isn’t a serious crime, the reality is that you could face either a misdemeanor or felony for committing this act. The kinds of penalties you will face...
If you are accused of a cybercrime, you need a strong defense to help you protect yourself. Cybercrimes are penalized heavily, and you could end up facing many years in prison or high fines for actions you took online. Cybercrimes include crimes that are committed...
