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Struggling companies may blame employees for financial woes

On Behalf of Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law | Dec 2, 2020 | Criminal Defense

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...

3 strategies that can work for defending against a DUI charge

On Behalf of Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law | Nov 13, 2020 | DUI Defense

Most people accused of a crime have a presumption of innocence that protects them from social judgment and immediate consequences. However, drivers accused of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses often don't receive the benefit of the doubt. The presumption of...

Assault: Here’s what you should know about this charge

On Behalf of Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law | Nov 2, 2020 | Criminal Defense

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...

When can police search your body during a traffic stop?

On Behalf of Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law | Oct 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense

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...

Is it illegal to have sex with a minor who lied about their age?

On Behalf of Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law | Oct 7, 2020 | Criminal Defense

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...

Learning from your mistakes is critical when facing charges

On Behalf of Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law | Oct 2, 2020 | Criminal Defense

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...

What is white collar crime?

On Behalf of Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law | Sep 24, 2020 | Criminal Defense

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...

How do you tell the police that they can’t search your vehicle? 

On Behalf of Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law | Sep 4, 2020 | civil rights

Your parents probably raised you to be respectful toward authority figures. That might put you at a disadvantage during an interaction with law enforcement. If a police officer pulls you over and then asks to search your vehicle, your first instinct might be to say...

Things you should never say during a DUI traffic stop

On Behalf of Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law | Aug 26, 2020 | DUI Defense

Even if you’re sober, a police officer could still have reasonable cause to believe that you’re under the influence of alcohol. For example, if you’re swerving all over the road, it gives them reason to believe that something is wrong. If you find yourself face to...

There’s a problem with predictive policing

On Behalf of Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law | Aug 12, 2020 | Criminal Defense

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....

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