Money laundering has a long history as being a white-collar crime connected to various types of illegal activities such as the drug or sex trade, and any activities involving cross-border smuggling. In South Florida, we have heard many stories throughout our history of illegal drug money being laundered through legitimate businesses in the area. But what exactly does it mean to launder money? And what are the implications of a crime like money laundering?
4 Types of Punishment You May Face if Convicted of a 3rd DUI in Florida
In previous posts, we laid out the consequences you may face if you are convicted of a first and second DUI. If you are pulled over and facing your third DUI, the stakes are raised significantly, especially if you are convicted of your third within 10 years of any of your prior DUIs. In the state of Florida, a third DUI within 10 years of any prior DUI is considered a third-degree felony. Here are some of the punishments that you may face if you are convicted of a third DUI.
Six Things to Know About Florida's "Stand Your Ground" Law
The controversial Stand Your Ground law in the state of Florida is set to go through some changes as soon as both chambers of the Florida legislature agree on language that would shift the pre-trial burden of proof in these cases. These changes may have a significant effect on the way that the "stand your ground" defense is considered for immunity in a court of law. To understand how the changes will affect the current law, it's important to take a look at the history of the law and how it is proposed to change.
What is Bail and What Does it Mean for Someone Who is Arrested?
When someone is arrested and booked into the police station, there is a possibility that they may be released prior to a trial based on certain criteria. Depending on the severity of a crime, some people may be eligible to post bail and be released, while others will be required to wait behind bars before they have a trial for the crime they are accused of committing. The process of assigning bail and what it means for an accused person differs by individual, and will be outlined below in more detail.
What is Bail and What Does it Mean for Someone Who is Arrested?
When someone is arrested and booked into the police station, there is a possibility that they may be released prior to a trial based on certain criteria. Depending on the severity of a crime, some people may be eligible to post bail and be released, while others will be required to wait behind bars before they have a trial for the crime they are accused of committing. The process of assigning bail and what it means for an accused person differs by individual, and will be outlined below in more detail.
