In criminal cases defense attorneys are charged with protecting the rights of their clients. Among those rights is the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which protects, among other things, against unlawful search and seizures.Here are three things to...
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Can Facebook Live Video be used as Evidence in Criminal Court?
The scope of social media is reaching further and further as more ways to communicate are introduced. One of the most popular features of late is live video. From Facebook Live to Periscope, live broadcasting is becoming the new normal. And because every user has...
Miami Developer Pleads Guilty to Housing Fraud
Cases of fraud are always unnerving as it usually includes an individual accruing large sums of money at the expense of other individuals. In a recent case of housing fraud, a developer by the name of Lloyd Boggio was charged with multimillion dollar fraud in Miami...
U.S. Supreme Court Revises States’ Laws Reducing Prison Sentences for Minors
On Friday, August 19, Palm Beach County Court Judge, Jeffery Colbath amended the previous punishment of Ramon Rosario. Rosario was sentenced to over 200 years of prison time after being convicted of leading a band of young individuals into people's homes, kidnapping,...
The Reality of Cyberbullying: How to Protect Your Children
Cyberbullying among children is becoming more and more popular given the overwhelming access to technology. Things like body shaming and harassment have become commonplace in schools and on the internet. There has been such a huge influx that online support groups...
Accused of a crime? Don’t make these mistakes on Facebook
When facing criminal accusations, it is wise to protect yourself and seek a good criminal defense attorney. However, when awaiting trial and sentencing it is important to tread carefully and with caution as to your actions. Some individuals have made grave mistakes in...
Investigative Tactics Play Major Role in Record High Exoneration Rates
There has been a massive increase in the number of exonerations in America as of late, to the point where we have reached a record high. More importantly, there's been a significant increase in non-DNA related exonerations while those involving DNA have flat lined....
Using Domestic Violence Accusations in order to Sway Family Court Cases
Family law cases are complicated matters and can become even more difficult for everyone involved when there are allegations of domestic abuse. Unfortunately, there is a trend towards an increase in the use of false accusations of domestic violence to gain an...
How to Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility to Have Your Criminal Record Sealed or Expunged in Florida
Having a criminal record is never an easy thing to deal with especially in this society. It can affect an individual in many ways some seen and some unforeseen. Many individuals try to research different outlets in order to get their criminal records sealed or...
Miami-Dade Court Judge Rules Bitcoin is not Money in Recent Laundering Case
Bitcoin, a form of virtual currency, was recently placed under scrutiny in a case of money laundering in South Florida. The man being accused, was a web designer named Michell Espinoza, who had transmitted $1,500 worth of this virtual "money." Espinoza sold the coins...






