The crushing impact a pending criminal charge can have on someone’s life should not be underestimated. Often, the mere fact that you have been accused of a crime causes others in the community to think less of you, to avoid you socially, or even fo...
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Whether you're facing minor charges or a serious felony, understanding the criminal case process is crucial for achieving the best possible outcome in your case. Navigating a criminal case in Florida can be an overwhelming and confusing proc...
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The stress of facing felony or misdemeanor charges in criminal court can be overwhelming for the person charged and for their family members. For most of them, the criminal justice process involves detailed procedures they don’t fully underst...
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Having a DUI charge can be a stressful experience for anyone, but it is important to know what to expect when you go to court. To help ensure that you make the best impression in court, we offer some advice on how to dress for your court appearance....
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The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 1, § 9 of Florida’s Constitution guarantee every person the right not to be “compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.” This has come to be known ...
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The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution is a cornerstone of criminal defense law that protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. It is so important that every individual needs to understand ...
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To help detect illegal financial transactions like money laundering and fraud, Congress enacted the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in 1970. The law was amended to include provisions of the Patriot Act intended to discover and report financial conduct consist...
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The right to defend yourself, your home, and your property from intruders and trespassers goes back centuries. It came to be known as “the Castle Doctrine.” But much has changed in the law of self-defense over the last hundred years, and it is im...
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When the police and prosecutors bring criminal charges against an individual in Florida, the balance of power between the two sides of the case is extremely tilted in favor of the state. The government has almost unlimited financial and manpower reso...
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When it comes to criminal defense, it is critical to understand the nuances of the law. One such nuance is whether police can charge someone for a crime without a victim's consent. In many cases, victims are not comfortable pressing char...
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