With the opening of medical cannabis shops, vape stores, and other modern smoke shops, it can be difficult to understand the laws of drug paraphernalia. The waters become muddied when we consider that bongs are legally sold at CBD shops, so will you face potential issues if you legally purchase a bong, pipe, or novelty […]...
Florida law treats forgery very seriously. According to Florida Statutes Chapter 831, forgery occurs when someone falsely makes, alters, forges or counterfeits a variety of documents. Forgery often brings to mind forging a check, however there are several types of forgery of which you may be accused. It is important to understand what forgery is […]...
Stealing, or intending to steal, someone else’s property can fall into various categories of crimes. Various types of theft are defined in Florida statutes Chapter 812, and depending on the location of the alleged theft, the value of the items being stolen, and whether or not violence is involved, the penalties for these crimes can […]...
When being accused of a white collar crime, charges of mail or wire fraud may be included. These are federal charges and often occur when crimes of forgery or other types of fraud have been alleged as well. These charges are very serious and it is important to understand every charge being brought against you. […]...
Road rage can quickly devolve from frustrated driving to aggravated assault. In fact, according to recent statistics, 37% of traffic fatalities in a road rage incident are due to firearms rather than an auto accident. When road rage becomes an aggravated assault, it is important to understand the charges and find the best defense available. […]...
Child pornography is an incredibly serious accusation. Unfortunately, even if you never expected to face child pornography charges, false accusations still may happen. Understanding what constitutes child pornography can help you understand the charges and how to prevent future issues. If you have been charged with child pornography, it is vital that you contact an […]...
Individuals, corporations, and trusts have a certain tax liability or amount required to pay. Failure to pay or illegal underpayment of those taxes as well as the misrepresentation of assets to lower expected payment amounts constitutes tax evasion, which is a very serious federal crime. In this brief article, a federal criminal defense attorney in […]...
The accusation of having or distributing child pornography is among the most serious a person may face. There are laws against child pornography at both the state and federal level, and punishment is severe. In this brief article, a child pornography attorney in Tampa discusses what child pornography is and what to do if you […]...
Intoxication, especially in public, may lead you to do things you might not otherwise do. For this reason, intoxication is a common cause of aggravated assault. According to Florida Statutes, an aggravated assault is “an assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill; or with intent to commit a felony.” Aggravated assault is a […]...
With the passage of Amendment 2 in the state of Florida in 2016, the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes became legal for people with qualifying conditions for specific uses. However, despite the legalization of medical marijuana, you can still be arrested for possession and unauthorized distribution of marijuana, even if you or the person […]...