Bankruptcy is the state of owing debts greater than one has assets and being unlikely to be able to pay the debt. Early American bankruptcy law was established primarily by the states, causing there to be a wide discrepancy between how bankruptcy was...
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Understanding the meaning of “sexual assault” or “sexual battery” and the distinctions between the various “degrees” of sexual offenses is difficult for anyone not trained in the law or familiar with Florida criminal courts. Stechsch...
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Driving under the influence is something that law enforcement doesn’t take lightly in Florida. But will it impact your right to bear arms? The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects American citizens’ rights to bear arms,...
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If you have been charged with DUI in Florida, you may be punishing yourself with feelings of guilt, shame, fear, and self-loathing. It’s easy to get down on yourself when you find yourself in a police station holding cell or standing before a judge...
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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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Most people associate DUIs with the excessive use of alcohol and an elevated blood alcohol content (BAC). But Florida law criminalizes driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether they are legally prescribed medications, illegal drugs, or...
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Prostitution has long been prosecuted in the United States, but until several decades ago, the client seeking sexual contact with the prostitute was not vigorously prosecuted. A general belief grew in society that sex workers were being exploited by ...
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One of the most crucial choices you can make while facing criminal accusations is to hire a criminal defense lawyer. There are many misconceptions about what hiring a defense attorney entails and how it will affect your case. Our attorne...
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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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DUI prosecutions may seem like simple cases in which the police focus their attention on a driver’s ability to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) or present the readings of the driver’s breathalyzer test. But none of this is ad...
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