When we talk about Florida’s criminal prosecution of people who illegally possess drugs, we often think of the common street drugs, like heroin or cocaine. But prescription drugs are very often the subject of drug-related crimes and a conviction fo...
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Engaging on social media has become a daily ritual for people, many of whom feel closely connected to their Facebook friends, Twitter followers, and TikTokers. But posting information on any of these social media platforms can become powerful evidenc...
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Most criminal cases are resolved before they go to trial. But when a trial is required, you should know how the process works, what takes place in the courtroom, and how your lawyer will protect you throughout the trial as we work to win your acquitt...
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White-collar crime describes a wide range of activities that could involve embezzling funds that you were entrusted to hold for someone else, bribing a public official, filing a false tax return, forgery, or defrauding an older person out of money by...
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Assault in Florida is generally a misdemeanor, but it can easily become a felony carrying severe penalties under circumstances involving weapons, injuries, or a special class of victims. For the most accurate and reliable answers that apply to your c...
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if you’ve been charged in a criminal case, you have four ways to respond when formally arraigned in Florida. Your options are: Pleading guilty Pleading not guilty Pleading no contest, which is also known as “nolo contendere...
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The United States government pays billions of dollars every year to pay for medical care and healthcare-related expenses through programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veterans Administration. Most of that money is paid to hospitals, clinics, labo...
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If you are convicted of a DUI in Florida, the judge may impose a penalty that includes installing an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on your vehicle. The IID is essentially a breathalyzer attached to your car’s ignition switch. The device will prev...
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In Florida, if you are arrested and charged with a misdemeanor DUI, you will have two separate cases—one civil and one criminal. A negative outcome for a DUI criminal case will have severe consequences in Florida, so if you are charged...
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Can you be charged with first-degree murder for providing drugs to someone who dies from them? Yes. Florida, like most states, provides for harsh penalties if a defendant is convicted of delivering drugs that lead to the death of the per...
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