Unsolved cases have always been of interest to the general public, and it’s made more evident by the popularity of shows like Netflix’s reboot of Unsolved Mysteries. Did you know that Florida has several dozen unidentified murder victims, and a number of the crimes...
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Everything You Need to Know About Domestic Violence Charges in Florida
If you are convicted of domestic violence charges in the state of Florida, there can be a significant impact on your freedoms. A domestic violence charge in Florida will not only cause you to have a criminal record, but it can also result in jail time and possible...
New Florida Laws in Effect as of July 1, 2020
Throughout the year the Florida government creates and signs new laws. Often times, these signed laws don't go into effect until specific dates - typically January and July 1st marking the start and the middle of each year. Here are over a dozen laws that have...
Victimless Crimes You Can Still Get in Trouble for in Florida
You may think that you’re completely innocent and always on the right side of the law, but chances are, you are guilty of committing an act that you may not realize is a crime. Not all crimes result in someone being hurt or suffering. There is a large subset of crimes...
What is Excusable Homicide in Florida?
There are several different classifications for murder, each dependent on how the event is carried out. In past blog posts, I’ve covered the different degrees of murder, and have touched on third degree murder, which is where crimes of passion are often found. In the...
What You Need To Know About Florida’s Back on Track DUI Program
We live in a world where getting arrested for driving under the influence is completely avoidable. With ride-sharing services, like Uber and Lyft, getting home safely is an option for everyone, but sometimes we make a lapse in judgment and think we are just fine to...
4 Ways You May End Up With a Suspended Driver’s License in Florida Without Actually Being Behind the Wheel
In the state of Florida, there are several ways to find yourself with a suspended license. Many drivers are surprised to learn that their license has been suspended, because it's not often discussed that there are multiple ways to lose your driving privileges that...
What is a Hardship License and Why Would I Need One in Florida?
Commuting is a large part of most people's daily routine, as they need to get to and from work, school, and other necessary usual tasks. The inability to drive due to loss of a driver's license can be severely damaging to ones routine. Fortunately, there is an option...
Mother Leads Special Needs Child in Canal Claiming He’s in a Better Place
In West Kendall, a Miami community, police searched frantically for after his mother said they were run off the road and her son was taken. For 24 hours, the search took place throughout southwest Miami Dade until the body of 9-year-old Alejandro Ripley was found in a...
Important Things to Know About Miami Dade Courts Shifting to a Virtual Hearing System
While the world is seemingly turned upside down due to the coronavirus outbreak, Miami Dade's Court System has had to quickly transition into a safer environment while still maintaining its necessary proceedings and observing best practices.Based on guidelines set...






