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The Most Common Offenses Committed on University Campuses
Going off to college is an exciting time in a young adult’s life. For many, it means leaving the only hometown they have ever known and experiencing a culture of new, sometimes seemingly-illogical rules, social mores, and expectations. But one constant issue on campuses across the nation is the issue of crime. Just like… Read More »
Representing Yourself in Court Can be a Terrible Mistake
As an American citizen, you have the right to representation by a lawyer during all portions of the prosecution and criminal justice process. If you have been charged with a criminal offense, failure to exercise this right can be a huge mistake. There are many steps between the police’s questioning, your arrest, and your… Read More »
Four Things NOT to Do When you are Arrested
When most people are arrested, they cannot think straight. Facing a criminal charge can be terrifying, especially for individuals who have never faced charges or had to interact with law enforcement in this capacity. The interactions that occur at the time of one’s arrest are critical, and the actions and statements that the individual… Read More »
Florida Audiologist Sentenced to Nearly Eight Years in Prison for Medicare Fraud
Medicare is the federal program that provides healthcare insurance coverage for individuals over the age of 65 and younger individuals who are facing certain diseases. When a Medicare patient receives a medical procedure, the doctor who performed that procedure sends a bill to the government to receive payment. This process can be exploited by… Read More »
Defenses to a Marijuana Possession Charge
Despite the trend of legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational purposes that is currently sweeping across the nation, marijuana is still federally classified as a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance. This means that it is illegal to grow, transport, possess, sell, distribute, or consume cannabis unless you are specifically licensed to do so. In… Read More »
Protect your Future by Working with a Criminal Defense Attorney
When you are in college, it can be difficult to think about the long-term effects your actions today will have on your future 20, 30, and even 50 years from now. Sure, you are working toward a degree that will ideally have a positive impact on your future employment prospects – but what about… Read More »
What to Look for in a Criminal Defense Attorney
If you have been charged with a criminal offense, one of the first things you should do is begin working on your case’s defense with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Working with the right lawyer can mean the difference between having your charge reduced or dropped or being convicted and facing the penalties for… Read More »
Why Feds Prosecute Child Pornography Cases
Child pornography cases are some of the most highly publicized criminal matters in the country. Just within the past week, Florida new outlets featured several stories about suspects with pending child pornography charges and defendants who were recently convicted and sentenced. Unfortunately, many of these cases become come under public scrutiny even prior to… Read More »
New Bill Could Require IT Workers to Report Child Pornography Found in Computer Systems
In early February 2016, a Utah House committee passed HB155, a bill to make it a crime for IT workers who come across child pornography in the systems they service to fail to report their findings. The bill is currently on the Senate’s 2nd Reading Calendar. The bill’s language specifies that IT workers are… Read More »
Alleged Crime Spree Leads to Multiple Charges
An alleged multi-state crime spree recently came to an end as Florida law enforcement engaged in gunfire with a couple that the media calls a modern day version of Bonnie and Clyde. According to reports, the man and woman are accused of committing numerous crimes in Missouri, Alabama and Georgia. Florida officials also allege… Read More »
Supreme Court Decision Pauses the Death Penalty in Florida
A recent decision by the United States Supreme Court put Florida legislators on a fast track to fix the state’s current death penalty procedures. As reported in The New York Times, the Court ruled that judges were given too much power to make death penalty determinations, in violation of the Sixth Amendment. Writing for… Read More »
Florida’s Carjacking Laws
A Florida mom made national headlines recently after the video of an attempted carjacking went viral. As reported by ABC News, the woman was pumping gas at a local station around 10:00 PM. Her two young children were in the back seat of the car. Surveillance cameras captured the event as one armed individual… Read More »
News-making Health Care Fraud Cases
Florida ranks high among states for incidents of health care fraud. In response to the constantly increasing number of cases and convictions, federal agencies placed the nation’s first Medicare Fraud Strike Force in Miami to investigate suspected illegal activities and bring charges in state and/or federal court. Agency efforts have resulted in thousands of… Read More »
What Higher Domestic Violence Prosecutions Mean to the Accused
The holidays include a lot of wonderful events and feelings. However, they also come with some negativity, including a significant increase in domestic violence cases. As reported in the Orlando Sentinel, Florida prosecutors are trying more misdemeanor domestic violence cases than ever before. For example, prosecutors in Orange-Osceola County handled almost 300 more of… Read More »
Defining Self Defense
A highly publicized death penalty case is headed to the Florida Supreme Court, with both sides asking the court to reverse portions of the trial judge’s decision. According to reports, the case stems from a 2008 incident where the defendant allegedly asserts that he was attacked by two men and killed them both in… Read More »
The Changing Face of Gang Activity
According to recent reports, gang activity is changing significantly. What was once dominated by street crimes and drug offenses is now characterized by credit card fraud and Western Union scams. Florida leads the country in identity theft complaints, and law enforcement agents attribute a substantial percentage of these crimes to gang activities. As reported… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Hit and Run Laws
The wanted suspect in a recent hit and run accident case was reportedly located in an unexpected manner. As reported by FOX News, the incident occurred when a driver struck another car, resulting in significant front-end damage to the vehicle. Law enforcement learned the identity of their suspect when her car’s emergency response system… Read More »
The Value of Mitigation
A federal judge in Florida recently sentenced a prominent area accountant to more than six years in prison after she was found guilty of running a tax fraud scheme. According to a report in the Sun Sentinel, the 61-year-old woman was highly esteemed within the area’s Jamaican community, where she offered her services as… Read More »
Common Holiday Crimes
Shoplifting In a season where you are inundated with enticements to spend, spend and spend some more, many people bow to the pressure by shoplifting from area stores. The rate of arrests for this offense increase significantly in the weeks leading up to Christmas. In Florida, retail theft includes: Carrying away merchandise from the… Read More »
Nine Arrests in an Alleged Crime Ring
What started as a fuel theft investigation turned into a variety of charges for numerous suspects in the Miami area. According to a report by NBC Miami, seven men and two women recently appeared in court on accusations of involvement in an expansive crime ring. Details of the Investigation The investigation started more than… Read More »
