Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense, and prosecutors and courts in Florida treat it accordingly. Punishments upon conviction can include fines, driver's license suspension, and even time in jail. If you find yourself facing a DUC charge, you might...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Month: May 2015
Criminal defense representation requires a holistic approach
If you have been charged with a Florida state or a federal crime, and you are not interested in making a guilty plea, then there are two words in the English language that will become the focal point for your defense: "reasonable doubt". If you can establish enough...
When a merger fails expenses can mount
In previous posts we have covered some of the benefits to businesses that are involved in an acquisition or merger. But what happens when a plan does not go through? Two food businesses could be facing this reality now and at least one of the businesses could take a...
How much expectation to privacy do you have at the border?
People enter into Florida by air travel through several international airports. Your belongings can be subject to inspection when you go through customs, but the intrusiveness of those inspections need to be tempered by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution,...
What can you do if you have been convicted of a crime in Florida?
Life is not a crime drama, in which the episode ends when the suspect is arrested. It is not even a crime documentary, in which the episode ends when the suspect is convicted at trial. If you have been accused of a crime in the real world, the justice system ensures...
Acquiring a business? Here are some financing options
There are many considerations that go into a business’ decision to acquire another. One of them is determining how the matter will be accomplished financially. In this post we will explore three ways that it may be done. The first is with the assistance of a bank....