WHAT TO DO IN THE DAYS AFTER YOUR DUI
Look, we understand nobody is perfect and people do make mistakes. That doesn’t mean you are defined by your mistakes, and we want to help you through the process after you get your DUI charge in Florida. The days after your arrest are going to be important because your life will look a whole lot […]
IS CHILD ABUSE A FELONY IN FLORIDA?
In Florida, child abuse means intentionally or recklessly causing a physical or mental injury to a minor under 18 years old. Additionally, any abuse toward a minor is considered child abuse and it doesn’t matter if the alleged offender is a parent or family member. Child abuse or neglect without serious injury is considered a third-degree felony, punishable by imprisonment for […]
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARREST POLICY IN FLORIDA
Although spouses, dating partners, and family members care about and love each other, disagreements can happen from time to time. However, when an argument turns physical and the police knock on the door, it is possible that they may have to make an arrest. While some states have mandatory arrest policies when it comes to domestic violence incidents, Florida law […]
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE VARIOUS TYPES OF FRAUD
Fraud is nothing new. One of the earliest documented cases dates back to 300 B.C. when a Greek merchant took out an insurance policy called a bottomry on a load of corn. The policy was essentially a loan that was to be paid back with interest after his cargo was delivered. In this case, the […]
HOW A JUVENILE CHARGE CAN AFFECT YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE
If your child was arrested for a crime as a juvenile in Florida, there may be consequences that last well beyond childhood years. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement keeps a youth’s criminal record until the individual turns 24, at which point most records are expunged. However, the six years between the time a child […]
HOW DO LICENSE POINTS WORK?
In Florida, once you’ve passed your drivers’ education class and your driving test, your reward is a driver’s license. For those who drive safely, renewing it regularly will be the only concern you have. Traffic violations, however, will assess points against your license, and too many points will cause a suspension of your driving privilege. […]
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE VARIOUS TYPES OF FRAUD 2018
Fraud is one of the most serious of white-collar crimes because it has the potential to be seriously costly to victims. Fraud can usually be charged at either a state or federal level, causing complexities that require a legal team to determine the seriousness of the crime, as well as any potential penalties. Some types […]
HAVE YOU HAD A SECOND DUI? FEDERAL COURT RULES TO SECURE SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS
In what is considered a precedent-setting decision, a Pennsylvania court determined in September of this year that stripping away second amendment rights – the right to keep and bear arms – after a second DUI was considered unconstitutional due to the nonviolent nature of the crime. In the case of Holloway v. Sessions, Chief Judge […]
GOING TO CANADA? IT’S GOING TO BE TOUGH IF YOU HAVE A DUI
If you try to enter Canada with a DUI or even a reduced offense like negligent or reckless driving on your record, you will almost certainly run into immigration complications. Canada takes a comparatively harsher stance on these convictions and can bar offenders from crossing its border for up to 10 years. It’s a legal […]
A BRIEF GUIDE TO THE ARREST PROCESS IN FLORIDA
The criminal arrest process can be confusing and overwhelming. If you have a loved one going through this procedure now, you may wonder what to expect next and how you can help. Below is a brief overview of what happens immediately after someone is arrested in Florida. 1. The Arrest The arrest itself is the […]
