Category: Criminal Defense
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Watch Out for False Police Reports
Any citizen is allowed to file a police report by exercising his or her civil rights. When an officer receives a request for a police report, he or she must take a statement from the individual who made the report and investigate the claim more thoroughly. However, situations where a false report is filed can…
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Top Four Common Federal Crimes
Although the majority of crimes are prosecuted at the state level in Florida, the federal government has jurisdiction over some kinds of criminal acts. Criminal defendants are most likely tried in federal court for violating federal law or for any acts that are illegal at the federal and the state level. Since federal prosecutions tend…
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Working with A Miami Criminal Defense Attorney – What to Expect
If you have recently been charged with a crime, it is possible that you are feeling frightened and overwhelmed. You are likely looking for the best legal resource to turn to. When you are facing any kind of criminal conviction, it is easy to find yourself in this position of feeling overwhelmed and not being…
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I Spanked My Child, Am I Going To Jail?
If I spanked my child, am I going to jail? The answer is, most likely not, however, it depends on a variety of factors. This article explains what can and cannot get you arrested for battery when punishing your child by physical means. Please note that I in no way condone even touching your child,…
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Five Things You Should Know About Hiring a Criminal Lawyer in Florida
If you are facing any kind of criminal charges in the state of Florida, you are probably feeling many different emotions that unnerve you including fear, stress, anxiety or confusion. Unfortunately, once you are involved with the criminal justice system, it might even feel like it can be difficult to escape. High levels of stress…
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Florida Law Puts a Stop to Policing for Profit
A new Florida law now makes it more difficult for police to seize assets and money from people who have been arrested for a criminal offense. S.B. 1044, which amends the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, received bipartisan support from Florida lawmakers and was signed into law by Governor Scott in April 2016. The law took…
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The Fun and Frenzy of the Fourth of July
The 4th of July is a holiday that holds a special place in my heart because it was the day that my daughter was born. So for me, it commemorates the day that my life changed for the better with the addition of the person I call “my angel”. For most people, however, the 4th…
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The Necessity Defense in Criminal Cases
Life is filled with difficult decisions. In many situations, people are forced to make tough choices, even when none of their options are all that appealing. If you committed a crime because you believed you had no other choice at the time, a Miami criminal defense lawyer may be able to argue you broke the…