Disagreements can quickly spiral out of control, leading to allegations of physical violence. This, in turn, can result in criminal charges being filed against you for anything from domestic assault to homicide, depending on the severity of the event. A conviction on...
People under 18 are prone to making mistakes. If they have been accused of a crime in Florida, their status as juveniles often protects them from the worst possible penalties that an adult would be vulnerable to for the same crimes. Still, if the charges are related...
Knowing your rights at a traffic stop is important. The statements you make or the actions you take at a traffic stop can make a major difference in what happens next. At a routine traffic stop, police officers generally ask your name and to see your driver’s license,...
A single text, post or GPS ping can shift the direction of a criminal case. In Fort Lauderdale, prosecutors and defense attorneys now rely on digital data almost as much as they do on witness testimony. Deleted messages, app activity and location logs often play a...
A lot of defendants who are facing criminal charges end up convicted because of the incriminating statements they make to the police. You can’t let that happen to you, which is why it’s imperative that you avoid talking to the police until otherwise advised by your...
It can be incredibly stressful to know that the police suspect you of having committed a crime. Making matters worse is that fact that you may not know how to respond when the police are investigating you and your relationship to the crime in question. Yet, you have...
Self-checkout glitches range from smudged barcodes to double-bagged items that never pass the scanner. Distractions (text alerts, restless kids, crowded lanes, etc.) compound the problem. Retailers see growing losses and increasingly flag discrepancies for...
Under Florida law, certain offenses may be prosecuted as either misdemeanors or felonies depending on the circumstances. Factors such as the severity of the conduct, prior convictions and the identity of the victim can influence how a charge is classified. The type...
As a recent federal case out of the Southern District of Florida shows, when the stakes are high enough, what amounts to theft from retail stores can expose the accused to years in federal prison. In the recent federal case, federal prosecutors accused a noted singer...
Navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system can be daunting for Florida residents, especially for those currently on probation or parole. The stakes are incredibly high, as any misstep could result in serious consequences, including incarceration. As...
