Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Road Rage Can Have Criminal Consequences
Have you been arrested after losing your cool on the road? If you were hot headed while behind the wheel, you could be facing some serious charges. Now, more than ever, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney looking out for your rights. Aggressive Driving & Road Rage Road rage can be exhibited in… Read More »
Officer Misconduct
While police officers undoubtedly put their lives on the line for communities every day, there are also times that officers behave in ways that fall outside the lines of the law. When that happens, everyone is at risk. Expectations There are all kinds of rules—both legal and procedural—that are designed to protect the rights… Read More »
The Pre Sentencing Interview in Florida
In Florida, after being convicted of a crime and before sentencing, you will undergo a pre-sentence interview. This is essentially an investigative interview with a probation officer who will ultimately be tasked with making a recommendation for sentencing. If you’re headed to such an interview, the impression you make will likely have a significant… Read More »
The Florida Crime Scene
Florida is a big, bustling place, with crime numbers that reflect as much. Some people might be surprised, however, to learn that some of Florida’s crime numbers are lower than the national average. The “Tough on Crime” State The current governor, Ron DeSantis, prides himself on a relentless push for tougher criminal penalties. In… Read More »
Charges of Health Care Fraud
Some Florida residents will be spending the next several years behind bars, thanks to their involvement in a health care scheme that centered around submitting claims for services that were never rendered to patients whose identities were stolen. This country faces a serious challenge in terms of health care fraud, and authorities are not… Read More »
Justice and Indigent, Incompetent, and Juvenile Defendants
The criminal justice system is supposed to be designed to exact justice, right? Even though everyone can agree to that basic tenet, things get a little more complicated when trying to define justice, and when looking at some of the groups commonly involved in criminal activity. Defining Justice? Justice is a lofty idea. Criminal… Read More »
Appealing Your Florida Conviction
If you’ve been criminally charged and undergone a stressful trial, only to discover that justice was not served and an innocent person (you) are going to be stuck with some pretty unpleasant consequences after a guilty verdict, what choice do you have other than to suck it up and suffer the penalty? Well, in… Read More »
Show Respect in Court
If, while facing a judge who literally holds your future in their hands, you think you’d like to show a little sass and let the judge know exactly how you feel about your situation, don’t. It is never advisable to spout off in court. That’s in spite of what you may hear about Donald… Read More »
Election Fraud
Another presidential election is coming up in 2024, and it’s looking to be a crazy election year! Now’s the time to take a look at voter fraud issues that could lead to some real problems for individuals who are charged. What is Election Fraud If someone did wish to try to commit voter fraud,… Read More »
Black Box Technologies Used in Criminal Prosecutions
Law enforcement relies more and more on artificial intelligence (AI) in making determinations related to investigating, charging, sentencing, and even releasing offenders across the country. Now more than ever, Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms have become extremely intricate and their passageways are enigmatic. That means opaque technologies, otherwise known as black boxes, are often at… Read More »
