Criminal Defense

An assault is a threat that puts someone in fear of their safety, according to state law. Often, assault and battery incidents involve one individual attacking or intimidating someone else. Many assault-related offenses relate to domestic violence situations where...

Many people are unsure of what to do next during an encounter with law enforcement professionals. If a police officer knocks at someone's front door, their first instinct is likely to be as cooperative as possible. People don't want to give police officers the...

Money laundering is a very serious white-collar crime. It entails intentionally manipulating financial records to make illegitimate funds gained through illegal activity appear to be lawful income. After all, the capital generated through reselling stolen goods or...

Embezzlement is a form of financial fraud that involves a person wrongfully appropriating funds or property entrusted to their care but owned by someone else. Typically, this crime is associated with employees or fiduciaries who, due to their position, have access to...

Violent criminal charges carry significant social stigma. Many employers, educational institutions and landlords deny opportunities to those with a conviction for a violent offense on their record. People, therefore, need to carefully consider their options before...

White-collar criminal charges are generally financial crimes. An assortment of different state and federal charges fall into this expansive category. Various types of fraud, insider trading and embezzlement are all white-collar crimes. So is money laundering. A...

As a parent, you naturally want to protect your child from all the danger out there in the world, but that gets harder and harder as they age and start developing a sense of independence. Once that starts, the best thing you can do is educate them so that they...

There are many kinds of financial or banking fraud that occur, including fraud related to mortgages. These large financial instruments take decades to pay off and involve a company making a large financial transfer so that an individual, a married couple or a business...

It is illegal to touch someone aggressively or without their consent, and it is also illegal to intentionally put someone in fear for their own safety. Assault charges often result when interpersonal interactions devolve into violence or the threat of violence....

There are many different reasons why teens decide to drink alcohol, despite the fact that it is illegal for them to do so in Florida. Some are just curious about it. Others have seen their parents drink. Still others turn to alcohol because it is much cheaper than...