Criminal Defense

“I could not dissent more strongly.” Those were the words of Florida Supreme Court Justice Jorge Labarga as he penned his opposition to the court’s latest decision. It was just one of many decisions by the court in recent months that have, essentially, gutted the...

Cyber flashing is the act of sending explicit pictures to people who do not want them or at least have not asked to see them. This is a common action on some dating sites, and some people see it as a way to “spice up” the conversation. However, following complaints...

If you are accused of possessing drugs or selling them to others, it is essential that you have a strong defense. One of the amendments that you should understand well is the Fourth Amendment. The Fourth Amendment is important in drug-related cases because it gives...

Whether you are an accounting professional or an executive, having access to company resources and bank accounts can put you in a perilous position. If the company has financial issues, it may begin to look at internal practices more closely and might even take legal...

In Florida, you can get into deep trouble with the law if you assault another person. Assaults are not taken lightly because they threaten a victim and make them fear that they will be injured or killed. Something that some people don’t realize is that an assault...

Depending on the circumstances in which you encounter law enforcement officers, your civil rights may vary drastically. Many people are not familiar with what rights specifically apply to them during a traffic stop encounter with law enforcement. Confusion about your...

It is illegal for an adult to have sex with someone who is a minor or below the age of consent. These laws are in place to help prevent adults from seeking out young people who may be easily influenced or unable to make wise decisions on their own -- or who may feel...

People don't just wake up in the morning one day and decide that they're sick of following the rules. Criminal activity is often not a conscious decision but rather the result of a confluence of events that may seem outside of the control of the person involved. Many...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines white collar crime as “The full range of frauds committed by business and government professionals.” While many consider these victimless crimes, if someone is making money through fraud, they are doing it at the...

The idea behind predictive policing is simple: If you know where a crime is most likely to take place, you can go there first. Then you can stop that crime. How do you determine where it will happen? You use computers. You feed them arrest data and criminal activity....