We have likely heard the phrase “FBI, open up” on a television drama or sitcom, but it is a much different experience when we hear it through our door. This phrase can trigger a wave of anxiety, even when we have nothing to hide. Having officials at our door is a...
When you’re pulled over by the police or investigators visit your residence or place of employment to ask you questions about a crime, it’s tempting to try to explain the situation as much as possible to dispel any suspicion that may be hanging over you. But doing so...
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...
Many people in the Fort Lauderdale area who otherwise have an unblemished criminal record may find themselves accused of a battery or assault related to domestic violence. Without any aggravating circumstances, even someone with no criminal history will likely face a...
The vast majority of criminal prosecutions across Florida land in state court. Still, certain facts can yank a prosecution out of a state courtroom and place it on the federal docket. Understanding where that line sits helps defendants, families and even local...
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...
Being accused of drunk driving may not feel like a major criminal allegation on the surface; however, the details surrounding the charge, the driver’s past DUI convictions and other factors related to the traffic crime could cause the driver to face felony charges. In...
The only knowledge most people have of white-collar crimes comes from movies and television shows. While these may depict some of the process and procedures related to these crimes, they do not capture the entirety of an arrest and investigation of a white-collar...
