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Getting pulled over is more common than you might think. In Florida, traffic stops are one of the most frequent ways people interact with law enforcement. Even if you know you haven’t done anything wrong, it’s still a situation nobody wants to face. What seems like a...
There are many factors that can influence the decision to commit a crime, and one of the most significant is mental health. In the United States, hundreds of individuals struggle with mental health disorders, and those with serious conditions like schizophrenia or...
Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, which is why it receives millions of tourists every year for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and world-famous attractions. But what happens if your relaxing getaway takes an unexpected...
As a criminal attorney, I am constantly reminded of the intricate relationship between factors and evidence that significantly shape court proceedings. Each case presents its own set of challenges and opportunities, where the mastery lies in dissecting the nuances and...
Mitigating factors are circumstances or factors that can reduce the severity of a criminal offense and the corresponding penalties that a defendant may face. In Florida criminal law, several mitigating factors can be taken into account to reduce the sentence or...
A racketeering offense (RICO) occurs when an unlawful or legitimate organization commits illegal activities such as murder, money laundering, embezzlement, extortion, and bribery. In Florida, RICO is charged as a first-degree felony, and it can result in 30 years of...
Unfortunately, child abandonment in Florida is a common allegation that is heavily contested in family law cases involving custody disputes. Abandoned children (also called "foundlings") who do not get their needs met often grow up with low self-esteem, emotional...
Identity theft is a crime in which a thief uses a person's personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. Some examples of personal information that thieves can use are social security numbers, credit card information, or driver's license numbers. Fraudulent...
We have all seen television programs that show police interrogating someone, but what do the police actually do during an interrogation? In this blog, we will talk about all the details of the interrogation process and what rights you have during an interrogation....
While some states have begun to move away from cash bail systems, Florida has not. As such, if you’ve been arrested in Florida, you may be required to post bail or a bail bond before you are released. Bail in Florida is the amount of money that a court holds in...