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Three Things to Look for in a Criminal Defense Lawyer
When people are charged with crimes in Florida and other places, they oftentimes do not know where to turn. In many cases, the person charged...
The Benefits of Expungement
Records expungements can be extremely beneficial to criminal defendants on many different fronts. A complete records expungement means that a defendant’s criminal record is completely...
No Tolerance Law for Underage DUI
In the State of Florida, the legal drinking age is 21. Possession of alcohol by anyone under the age of 21 is illegal, without exception....
How the Fourth Amendment Affects Your Case
Pursuant to the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, any police officer who conducts a search of a person’s home or vehicle must have...
How a Criminal Record Limits Career Options
In today’s marketplace, school admission and job placement are extremely difficult and competitive – even for those with excellent credentials. However, a criminal record (particularly...
Graduation Season DUI Arrests
Graduation is a time for celebration as children begin to transition from childhood to young adulthood. For many teenagers who have survived the rigors of...
Were Your Rights Violated at a DUI Stop
Most of the time, the real reason why Florida police officers pull drivers over is not for texting, speeding, running a stop sign, or failing...
Do You Need a Lawyer for a First Time DUI
Being charged and convicted of a DUI (or driving under the influence) in Florida can have significant legal ramifications, up to and including fines and...
What Is Embezzlement Explained
Florida property crimes all fall under the umbrella of theft offenses. Under the Florida criminal statute, theft is defined as the unauthorized taking or use...
Enhanced Penalties in Domestic Violence Cases
Domestic violence law, because of its unique sensitivity and goal of protecting specific vulnerable people, has rules (and penalties) which can look unlike any other...