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If you got arrested in Florida on vacation, going home does not end the case. Your case continues in Florida after you leave the state. A drug, traffic or driving under the influence (DUI) charge may still affect your court dates or license after you return home. Your...
Receiving a subpoena does not automatically mean you are in trouble. In many cases, it simply means you have information that could be relevant to a legal matter. The most important thing is to understand what it requires and respond appropriately. Here are the key...
If you have ever seen a crime drama where an undercover officer persuades someone to break the law, you may already have a general idea of what entrapment is. In real life, however, the legal definition is more complicated than what Hollywood portrays. Defining...
Police questioning can happen anywhere: at a stop, during an investigation or at a station. You are not required to answer questions that could incriminate you. But understanding your rights in Florida helps you respond safely and protect yourself. Know your right to...
The insurance claims process can be drawn out and complicated. As a result, interpretation of the facts that are relevant to the investigation can vary depending on the party analyzing them. This can create disagreements that lead to civil litigation, but in some...
While television shows and movies tend to portray savvy detectives and slick prosecutors as the driving force behind criminal convictions, the truth of the matter is that many defendants simply give the State what it needs to pursue a case and acquire the conviction...
In Florida, when a person is charged with a crime that can lead to incarceration, being given probation can be seen as a lifeline. Instead of sending the offender to prison, they can get rehabilitative services and avoid the long-term challenges and the stigma that...
The FBI and local law enforcement entities in Florida recently joined forces for “Operation Viper” to address firearms, violence, and drugs in the Sunshine State. The investigation took place from the spring until the end of September. The investigation was split into...
Under certain circumstances, law enforcement agencies may be able to listen in to your phone conversations and read your electronic communications. When it comes to this topic, the law can get quite complicated. In this blog post, we'll take a brief look at some of...
Regardless of the criminal charges you’re facing, there’s a good chance that the prosecution is going to reach out to you to try to secure a plea deal. Under the pressure of mounting evidence, you might be tempted to take one of these deals to escape the harsh...