When it comes to participation in a crime, Florida law essentially says, “You’re either all-in or all-out.” What that means is this: You do not have to personally commit a crime to face criminal charges. If you help someone else commit a crime – or help them evade...
The U.S. tax code can be impenetrable to most people, which is why many hire accountants to keep their books and do their tax returns. A taxpayer can put all of their financial records into the accountant’s hands, answer a few questions and trust the professional to...
Most people think of bank fraud as someone hacking into an account or stealing money from a financial institution. While those situations can lead to federal charges, the law covers much more than these kinds of dramatic potential headlines. For example, in some...
One of the first questions that often comes to mind when a loved one is arrested is how to get them out of jail. Finding out when the person can be released, how much money is required and what conditions apply are all important. The answers to these concerns...
Many people panic or do things they would not normally do when they learn they are under investigation by the police or federal authorities. Some of these actions have the potential to end in criminal charges, even if the investigation itself comes to nothing....
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are often misdemeanor offenses. Unless there are significant aggravating factors present, a drunk driving offense is usually a misdemeanor. Common aggravating factors that lead to harsher charges include the presence of...
Prescription medications can only be dispensed in very limited ways in Florida. Most people will get a prescription from a doctor and pick the medication up at a pharmacy. Some prescription medications or controlled substances can also be given out in a medical...
There are many different types of digital evidence that can be used in modern criminal cases. This could include text messages, call logs, pictures, videos, location data and even a person’s search history. To search for these types of evidence, the police often want...
Many white-collar crime investigations begin with ordinary electronic communications. Emails, online transfers, text messages and phone calls may later become evidence when federal prosecutors believe someone used those communications to support a fraudulent financial...
If you’ve been charged with a drug-related offense in Florida, the terminology alone can feel overwhelming. Possession, trafficking and drug conspiracy charges may sound similar, but legally, they carry very different meanings and consequences. Understanding how these...
