In the age of social media, we all should be cautious about what we are posting online. Not only can an inappropriate post get you in trouble with friends, family, or your partner, but certain types of posts on social media may even get you in trouble with law...
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Is Miami a Gateway for Credit Card Fraud?
A South Florida couple was arrested 200 miles from the Canadian border in Maine earlier this year, accused of a particular type of fraud that has affected many people in Miami and the South Florida area. While on vacation, the couple had enjoyed themselves by spending...
6 Ways You Can be Arrested at a Tailgate
Football season is just around the corner, and that means that fans from all over the country will be filling stadiums and stadium parking lots every Saturday and Sunday (and some Thursdays and Mondays) all Fall. There will be lots of cheering, grilling, and beer...
State Department May Revoke Passport if Taxes Not Paid
If you owe money to the IRS and enjoy using your passport to travel outside of the U.S., you should pay close attention to this information.The IRS is issuing notices to individuals who are seriously delinquent with their taxes urging them to pay up or they will be...
Recent Case Highlights Importance of Probable Cause
An unfortunate situation that happened recently in a Central Florida home for the disabled has left one man dead and another man benefitting from the requirement of probable cause when filing criminal charges.William James Lamson, a severely autistic patient at the...
Several South Floridians Involved in International Email Scam
Everyone knows that it's hard to start your own business and make money as an entrepreneur early on in your career. So, you can understand how there may be some suspicions when one 21-year-old in South Florida had $1,651,699 in her bank account within one month of...
Historical Phone Location Data Will Need a Warrant, Says Supreme Court
With technological advances placing everyone's data within easy reach, privacy concerns are undoubtedly high on the list of worries of many individuals. This is especially the case when considering location data for criminal cases. If someone is involved with a crime,...
Miami Beach Realtor Facing Up to 30 Years in Prison for Extortion
A years-long feud that had all the "Miami Beach" qualities of fancy mansions, large sums of money, and lots of drama ended recently with one man facing up to 30 years in prison for extortion. The drawn-out saga between real estate brokers, "The Jills" and rival broker...
Avoid a DUI During the July 4th Holiday
The Fourth of July holiday week and weekend is always a busy time on the roads. Between traveling to see friends and family to heading out for fireworks and fun, this time of year usually means that people are in their cars and on the move. In fact, July 4th attracts...
Victims of Wrongful Incarceration May Receive Compensation Based on Florida Act
In the criminal courts of this country, we say that a defendant is innocent until proven guilty. Many times this means that a jury of the defendant's peers finds the evidence against him or her to overwhelmingly suggest guilt. However, there are still times when the...






