Growing up we're often told lying is bad, but that doesn't always stop us from telling a lie here or there. On occasion, a simple white lie seems like it might do no harm, but when it comes to the law and those enforcing it - a small lie can lead to big trouble....
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Hosting an Illegal Airbnb Can Cost You
It's no secret that Miami Beach is a hot spot for vacationers from all over the world, and cashing in on those tourism dollars is a great way to supplement ones income. For those considering hosting an Airbnb rental, make sure you're going through the proper channels,...
What Is Return Fraud?
Everyone loves getting a good deal when shopping, but what happens when you're a little too overzealous and take it to an extreme with a tactic like return fraud? Return fraud is when a person purchases an item and then uses its receipt to return another item of...
3 Signs You Had Ineffective Counsel
Did you know that if your legal counsel provides ineffective assistance during your case and that is deemed the reason you lost your case, it may be grounds for an appeal and could even be ordered to a retrial by a judge? Cornell Law cites a case from 1984 (Strickland...
4 Reasons You Should Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney in Miami
Have you made a mistake that got you in trouble with the law? From time-to-time, things happen that may be out of our control or done without being completely thought through that can lead to getting arrested or having to deal with going to trial to sort matters out....
How a Gag Order Can Affect Social Media Usage
Last week's blog post talked about what a gag order is and three important things you need to know about them. As a refresher, a gag order is put into place by a judge restricting the parties involved from talking about the case outside of the courtroom in an effort...
3 Things to Know About Gag Orders
You may have heard of a gag order before, but you may not know exactly what it is, who is affected by them, and what happens when you violate them.Here are three things to know about gag orders:1. What is a Gag Order?A gag order occurs when a judge makes a ruling that...
Celebrating Too Hard May Lead To A DUI
Driving while under the influence should always be avoided, but with a holiday like the Fourth of July coming up, it's good to be reminded about the dangers of drunk driving. Around the holidays, no matter how big or small the celebration is, party goers tend to...
Florida’s New Fentanyl Law Can Lead To Murder Charges For Drug Dealers
A new law in Florida will now charge some drug dealers for murder. A state law that was put into place just under two years ago, is now being implemented and could lead to drug dealers being put behind bars for more than just possessing and selling illegal substances....
What Happens When You Live Stream A Crime
With the rise of social media, the desire to film private moments of our lives is growing rapidly. The increase in social media use has led to a large jump in crimes being projected on live streams since the mid 2010s. Live streaming is the use of an Internet enabled...






