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Don’t underestimate the authority of college or university police

Oct 20, 2022 | Criminal Defense

When your child goes off to college, you want them to experience new things and meet new people. Unfortunately, not all of these experiences or people are positive. Young people away from home for the first time can make serious mistakes or just end up in the wrong...

2 ways police can do warrantless searches on cars

Sep 23, 2022 | Criminal Defense

You may have been driving when police pulled you over and requested to investigate your car. Maybe it’s because you were driving someone who they suspected might be carrying drugs, or they believed they would find something incriminating. Whatever the case, you have a...

Can scientists face charges for possessing illegal substances?

Aug 29, 2022 | Criminal Defense

There are times when research requires people to work with illegal substances. Illegal drugs, like heroin or cocaine, sometimes get used to determine if they have medical benefits or if they could be adapted for certain other needs. Most of the time, the people who...

Can you face drug charges due to possessing prescription medications?

Aug 3, 2022 | Criminal Defense

If you have prescription medications that are or are not prescribed to you, you could face criminal charges if you are in violation of the law. Even when you legally possess these medications, it’s sometimes possible to face charges for driving while impaired by them...

You have options to defend against assault charges

Jun 30, 2022 | Criminal Defense

You might have been trying to defend yourself, or you may have made a mistake and thought someone entering your home was an intruder. Whatever the issue was, if you’ve been accused of assault, you deserve an opportunity to defend yourself and protect your good name....

What’s the connection between mental illness and crime?

May 26, 2022 | Criminal Defense

Stigma and misunderstanding about mental health issues prevent people from getting the care that they need to address their personal issues. A surprising number of people think that mental health issues cause criminal behavior. The statistical analysis of criminal...

Understanding what is (and isn’t) entrapment

Apr 12, 2022 | Criminal Defense

When law enforcement agencies assign undercover officers or agents or others to investigate suspected criminal activity, they have to be careful that they don’t engage in entrapment. If they do, any criminal case against someone arrested and charged with a crime can...

2 ways lying to get investment capital could lead to charges

Mar 16, 2022 | Criminal Defense

You have a great idea that you want to turn into a business or an existing company that could be so profitable with just a little help. Securing investment capital is a necessary step for many entrepreneurs and existing businesses. However, you need to convince...

Sharing sexy pictures online can lead to Florida criminal charges

Feb 21, 2022 | Criminal Defense

Many couples share racy photographs with one another when they first start dating or during a period of separation due to work or travel. They may even make videos of their intimate moments together for their personal enjoyment.  You may think, once someone sent you a...

Can you be arrested if you call the police for a friend’s overdose?

Feb 5, 2022 | Criminal Defense

In many cases when someone overdoses on illegal drugs, they are with other individuals who have also taken those drugs. These people have not overdosed and could call the authorities to seek help. You also find this situation when young people have been drinking...

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