In many cases, accusations of stalking result from a simple misunderstanding. Perhaps you are often in the same place at the same time as another person and it is misconstrued, or someone from a former relationship thinks you are following them. No matter the case, stalking is a serious problem and as many as 12% […]
When someone is killed, charges may fall under the term “homicide” under Florida Statutes Chapter 748. However, despite what television shows would have you believe, not every homicide is a murder. The death or killing of any person is a tragedy, but the fact is that in many cases, it is actually manslaughter charges that […]
If you’ve ever seen the television show Arrested Development or the movie Wall Street, there’s a good chance you understand a little bit about white collar crime. Simply put, white collar crime is crime that occurs in business dealings. These crimes seem victimless to some, but often they come at the cost of people’s livelihoods […]
Imagine this scenario: you are at a bar with friends and someone gets rowdy. This other patron begins to shove and push you and your friends, and you defend yourself and shove back. Or, you refrain from pushing and shoving but threaten bodily harm to them. The police are called, and you are arrested for […]
If you’ve been accused or charged with a crime, it might seem confusing to know when is the right time to hire a criminal defense attorney. You may be concerned that hiring a defense attorney too soon is an admission of guilt in some way, but that is not the case. In this brief article, […]
If you’re facing drug trafficking charges, mounting a solid defense is your top priority. You may find yourself wondering if part of that defense can be arguing for a reduction in drug trafficking charges to a lesser charge. While that may seem like a good idea, your defense attorney will discuss if it is a […]
Cyber or digital crimes are occurring more frequently due to the pandemic. Although you may not have committed a cyber crime, you still might stand accused if your device was used to commit crime or if the actions can be traced to any of your accounts. In this brief article, a fraud defense lawyer in […]
If you’ve been accused of robbery, it is likely that you are under an immense amount of stress and pressure. Robbery is a serious charge, and with newer rules in the State of Florida, you may find yourself wondering how your case might be different from older cases in the past. In this brief article, […]
Being charged in a domestic violence case can create confusion when navigating the rules and the court system. For example, even though domestic disputes may be handled by family courts, domestic violence charges are handled by criminal courts. It might feel that it becomes even more frustrating when there is a no-contact order issued against […]
Everyone has a right to defend themselves using force, excluding deadly force, if they feel that it is necessary to avoid physical harm. But in some cases, the police may be called and the wrong party charged. If you were defending yourself and now stand accused of battery charges, you have rights. In this brief […]