It's typical during the holidays to have at least one holiday party to attend. We make allowances for delicious foods we normally might not eat, and we may consume more spiked egg nogs than we intended. The problem with this is that we aren't always aware of any...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Year: 2015
Assets that may not need to go through probate
If you discover that you have been named an executor to a loved one’s estate, or if you already know that you will be responsible administering his or her estate, the probate process may be completely unfamiliar to you. This is understandable, and you may have fears...
Florida Supreme Court clears medical marijuana ballot measure
The use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has always been the subject of controversy. Some states have legalized the drug for this purpose, while a smaller number have even made use and possession for recreational purposes acceptable. But in Florida the possession...
Florida sheriff’s deputy charged with manslaughter
Not everyone who is accused of a crime is the stereotypical "hardened criminal type." Anyone is capable of breaking the law, including those charged with upholding it; and when they are so accused, they can face the same potentially severe penalties as the average...
What can happen to your debts after you pass away?
If you are up in age and are dealing with crushing debt, you may wonder what happens to your debt after you pass away. After all, it is a legitimate concern for elderly Nevada residents, as they certainly don’t want to be a burden on their families, and they may not...
Florida Senate considers “stand your ground” changes
In July of this year the Florida Supreme Court held that anyone seeking to use the "stand your ground" defense in this state -- which allows for the use of deadly force without a duty to retreat in cases where those using the defense claim that it was necessary to use...
Proving a driver is impaired with only a BAC level as evidence
A night out with friends in Tampa can quickly turn into a nightmare if you are driving a car and get pulled over by police for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Florida has some of the toughest drunk driving laws in the country with penalties that may include...
Florida man of selling guns, drugs from driveway
There is an old saying that "The wheels of justice turn slowly." The validity of this statement is evidenced by a recent news account of the arrest of a Broward County man after investigation, which lasted 18 months.The accused has a home in Hollywood where, according...
Will the IRS stop issuing closing letters?
When it comes to dealing with the IRS, two things are certain: the power to collect taxes appears to be absolute absent some notable exceptions, and changes are always on the horizon. Indeed, there are a number of changes in store for taxpayers in 2016, but this post...
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear FL cellphone warrant case
We have posted on the topic of whether and how the government can use cell phone location information as a means of tracking your location, most recently in connection with the use by law enforcement of "Stingray" devices. Now in its refusal to hear an appeal of a...