A New Kind of Organized Crime
Organized crime is nothing new, but online commerce paired with the pandemic has allegedly caused rampant in-bulk theft from stores. The organized crime rings then sell the goods online — often at an in...
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Caught on Camera? Why Video Evidence isn’t Always Allowed in Court
Everywhere you turn today there seem to be surveillance cameras; at your house, your neighbor’s place, red lights, street corners, and stores & parking garages just to name a few. No ...
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Fraudulent Charitable Organizations
Steve Bannon’s August 2020 fraud charges brought high-profile attention to a little-known charity, but one that was responsible for defrauding hundreds of thousands of donors. Bannon’s charity was linked to the We Build the Wall project, a crowd...
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What Constitutes Check Forgery?
Florida law enforcement and prosecutors take accusations of check forgery seriously. This is a criminal act of “dishonesty” which can be classified as a third-degree felony, which is punishable by up to fi...
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Tampa Jewel Heist Linked to Robbery Of Hollywood Actor’s Home
A crumpled water bottle cracked the case. The accused burglar's thirst may be the root of his legal woes. DNA from a discarded water bottle found at the scene of a multimillion-dollar jewelry store heist in Tampa, FL...
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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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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 fraud...
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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 authorit...
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Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI Defense, General Criminal Defense, State Criminal Defense, Theft Defense, Uncategorized
Common Holiday Arrests
Yes, the holidays are intended for peace, joy, and goodwill to others. Unfortunately, not everyone spends the season this way. Every year, there is a notable spike in criminal activity directly related to the holiday season - most often tr...
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Defense Strategies, Federal Criminal Defense, General Criminal Defense, Theft Defense, Uncategorized
Sentencing Experts Role in Federal Defense Strategy
In an effort to secure more lenient sentences, using sentencing consultants is a popular and effective strategy. As defense attorneys, we commonly call upon these experts at trial to help complete the picture of the circumst...
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