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Plain-English notes on Florida charges, court procedure, and what to expect — written by the attorney who handles the cases.
BlogsManslaughter charges for hazing at FA&MThe legal proceedings in the hazing case at Florida A&M University continue, with CNN announcing this week that twelve former students now face manslaughter charges in the November 2011 hazing death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion Jr. From which ten were already charged with felony hazing, which resulted in deaths. With manslaughter charges, the defendants […]Read article →
BlogsLaw enforcement prepared for spring break DUIsFlorida State law enforcement agencies are getting together to urge spring breakers to not forget the elementary rules of safety, according to a news release by Florida Highway Patrol. Law enforcement officials warn about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and note that throughout the month of March, law enforcement agencies will […]Read article →
BlogsChild support – a grown-up issueWhile you might think that a personal and private issue such as child-support has nothing to do with criminal and legal issues, you need to reconsider your position and pay attention to this situation, especially if you are involved in a child-support issue. Moreover, this is a serious legal matter and you need to contact a criminal attorney as soon […]Read article →
BlogsHow sexting can get you in major troubleThere have been numerous recent cases in the media related to how nude photos emailed or sent by text message are made public and posted online for anyone to see. While the problem is well known for celebrities, a recent case in South Florida shows how many legal and criminal issues are involved in this matter. The Miami […]Read article →
Blogs13 years in prison for identity theftA few days ago, we were discussing the dangers of getting involved in criminal issues related to identity theft and tax fraud, and the necessity to look for legal criminal advice as soon as possible. Just after that, South Florida courts imposed the toughest punishment in the region for an identity-theft and tax-refund fraud offender, 13 […]Read article →
BlogsRed-light cameras and legal problemsFrom time to time, the use of red-light cameras in Florida comes into the public and media attention due to its controversial nature, lawsuits regarding its constitutionality, and different legislative initiatives from elected officials. Recently, the media criticized one of the state legislators, Rep. Daphne Campbell, D-Miami, who is made significant effort regarding a bill to […]Read article →
BlogsPay attention to identity theft during tax seasonEvery year, dozens of people are criminally indicted for conspiring to steal the IDs of other people to obtain millions in fraudulent tax refunds from the U.S. government. For example, 11 South Florida defendants were charged at the beginning of February with conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service by stealing the identities of nearly […]Read article →
BlogsSteroids – a growing legal issueRecently, South Florida was brought again into the public attention in the context of illegal medication and drugs, this time related to steroids and big sports names, such as New York Yankees’ major star Alex Rodriguez, San Francisco Giants outfielder Melky Cabrera, Oakland A’s hurler Bartolo Colón, and Texas Rangers slugger Nelson Cruz. Miami New […]Read article →
BlogsContempt of court – serious criminal offenseIf you watch the local and national news, you probably have already seen by now the case of the Miami woman in court for Xanax possession, who decides to flip off the judge and gets 30 days in county jail for contempt of court. You can watch the whole scene on CNN.com. As our team of criminal defense attorneys can […]Read article →