United States Attorney General Eric Holder recently directed federal prosecutors to indict defendants for certain federal drug-related in a way that would not subject them to the "draconian" mandatory minimum prison (MMP) sentences. To that end, pros...
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An arrest can be both emotionally and economically devastating. If you’ve been arrested, chances are one of your primary concerns will be maintaining your current employment and/or having the ability to secure a new job in the future. In the Int...
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If you were arrested by the Tampa Police Department (TPD) on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) before August 1, 2013, it is imperative that you contact a Tampa Bay DUI defense attorney immediately. Allegations have surfaced that TPD...
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According to a recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court, a police officer must first obtain a search warrant before he or she can force you to give a blood sample in the course of a DUI investigation. In Missouri v. McNeely, a police office...
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It’s five o’clock on Friday, and you join a couple of colleagues for dinner, looking forward to unwinding after a busy week. The three of you share a bottle of wine with the meal, and on the way out of the restaurant you run into an old friend. Y...
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“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do may be used against you in a court of law.” These words typically begin the Miranda warning, a brief list of rights that come from the Fifth and Sixth Amendments to the United States ...
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently recommended that all 50 states should reduce their blood alcohol limits (BAL) from .08 to .05. Florida reduced its BAL from .10 to .08 in 1994. It Won't Take Much The number of drin...
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You could face serious consequences if you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest in Florida. For example, if you committed a minor misdemeanor in Florida many years ago and you violated your probation by failing to report or failing to pay all ...
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Embezzlement (also known as "employee theft" or "financial fraud") is a unique theft crime because the defendant is someone who actually has the consent of the owner of the money or property to handle or manage it. The crime of embezzlement...
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If you are charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), you must deal with two components of your DUI case: Suspension of your driver’s license. DUI criminal complaint against you. Although these issues run parallel, they are independent. ...
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