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Common Reasons for Fraud Charges
In 2020, there were over 4.8 million complaints of fraud to the Federal Trade Commission, including identity theft. Of that number, at least 2.2 million people were charged with fraud in the United States. This is a major jump in both reports and charges of fraud from previous years, and the number is only climbing, […]...
How to Reduce Assault and Battery Charges
Each year, out of every 1,000 assault and battery cases, 627 are reported to police and 255 reports lead to arrest. If you find yourself in the 255 per 1,000 people who have been arrested, you may be wondering if there is a way to reduce the charges of assault and battery being leveraged against […]...
What to do if Wrongfully Accused of Stalking
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% […]...
Can Manslaughter Charges be Reduced?
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 […]...
Common White Collar Crimes and Their Penalties
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 […]...
Facing Tax Evasion Charges? Here’s What You Need to Know
Tax evasion has been the subject of recent news headlines, but tax evasion doesn’t always involve high- profile cases for millions of dollars. But the issue is certainly pervasive. In fact, according to 2020, about one in every six dollars owed in federal taxes is not paid. Tax evasion is a federal crime investigated by […]...
Fishhawk Man Cleared in Fatal Shooting
Charges against Hillsborough County resident Brody Missler have been dropped following the fatal shooting of his father, Timothy Missler, in November of 2020. Investigators found that Missler, 23, was acting in self defense and was the victim of an aggravated assault by his father when the shooting occured. Anthony Rickman of the Rickman Law Firm, […]...
What’s the Difference between Assault and Aggravated Assault?
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 […]...
When to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney
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, […]...
Can You Reduce Drug Trafficking Charges?
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 […]...