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General Criminal Defense

Shopping Shoplighting Clothes Theft in Tampa Florida
5 years ago
General Criminal Defense, State Criminal Defense, Theft Defense

Shoplifting in Florida: What is the Law?

Florida does not have a specific statute about shoplifting; these offenses are prosecuted under theft law (Section 812.014 of the Florida statutes). If you or a loved one has been arrested for shoplifting in the state of Florida, it is imp...

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Close up Doctor 26 Million Healthcare Fraud Arrest
5 years ago
Federal Criminal Defense, Fraud Defense, General Criminal Defense

Florida Doctor Accused of Taking $26 Million In Health Care Fraud

Federal prosecutors have charged Florida doctor, Moses D. Degraft-Johnson, with health care fraud. He is alleged to have taken $26 million from Medicaid, Medicare, and other health insurance agencies...

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Man with Money confsued about Florida Bail Bonds System
5 years ago
Federal Criminal Defense, General Criminal Defense, State Criminal Defense, Uncategorized

How Bail Bonds Work

When a family member or friend has been arrested, it is important for the person who is posting bond to understand how the system works – especially when working with a bail bond agent. While bail bond companies work under the same laws,...

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contractor on building
5 years ago
Fraud Defense, General Criminal Defense, Legal News

Unlicensed Contractor Sting Results in 118 Arrests in Hillsborough County Last Year

In 2019, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HSCO) arrested 118 unlicensed contractors in a sting operation - and of those 118 arrests, 9 of them were repeat offenders.   Our seasoned defense attorney discusses this upcoming ...

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Juvenile female after arrest Tampa Defense Law
5 years ago
General Criminal Defense, Juvenile Defense, Uncategorized

What Do You Do When Your Child Has Been Arrested?

Like any parent, you hope that your child never has to go through the juvenile system. Sometimes, however, events happen that are out of your control and you get a call informing you of your child's arrest. The devastation is unexplainable. ...

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5 years ago
DUI Defense, General Criminal Defense

Local Man seen ‘nodding off’ while driving. Authorities say it’s his 3rd DUI Arrest.

A local man from Pinellas County was arrested by an off-duty firefighter/EMT who noticed the driver was nodding off. It turns out the off-duty EMT had just pulled over a serial drunken driving offender.   DUI PenaltiesPossible DUI Defense...

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the scales of justice statue
5 years ago
Fraud Defense, General Criminal Defense, Legal News, Theft Defense, Uncategorized

Former Mrs. Florida Awarded Prison Time for Social Security Fraud

“Choices in life have consequences.”  A Florida judge sent a clear message when sentencing a former Mrs. Florida beauty queen. She was sentenced to a month in federal prison plus five months of house arrest for social security frau...

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man driving at night
5 years ago
General Criminal Defense, Uncategorized

Can the Police Search Your Car During a Traffic Stop?

Often, police pull over drivers they suspect of violating traffic rules. You may have been stopped by an officer for a similar reason. While the officer may ask to see your relevant driving documents, he or she does not have unlimited authority...

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courthouse from below
5 years ago
General Criminal Defense, Legal News, Sex Crimes, Uncategorized

Felony Charge Against Robert Kraft Sought by State in Solicitation Case

The State of Florida is seeking a felony charge based on video surveillance footage of the May 2019 incident. The state of Florida is asserting that “Mr. Kraft’s guilt is a virtual certainty’’ solely based on the video footage�...

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wooden courtroom gavel on wooden table
5 years ago
Fraud Defense, General Criminal Defense, Theft Defense, Uncategorized

Florida Woman Arrested for Allegedly Financially Exploiting 77-yo husband of $1M

A recently married 26-year-old Florida woman was arrested after allegedly trying to take $1 million from her 77-year-old husband. Lin Helena Halfon attempted to cash a substantial cashier’s check at a Tampa bank last month. According to authori...

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