Criminal Defense

You may have agreed to a plea deal because it seemed like the safest option. If you later change your mind or discover something new about your case, can you back out of the deal? The answer depends on where you are in the process and other specific circumstances of...

The justifiable use of physical force can be complicated in Florida, but it is important for residents to know that Florida is a Stand Your Ground state. First and foremost, as long as the person is legally in a dwelling or residence, they do not have a duty to...

Many people who are currently incarcerated or will be in the future should not be in the prison system. That doesn’t mean they haven’t committed a crime (although some haven’t).  They’re dealing with mental health issues that have led them to break the law. For these...

Many criminal defense strategies focus on excluding evidence, providing alibis or otherwise creating a reasonable doubt about whether a defendant truly broke the law. The details of the allegations against the defendant directly influence the best defense strategy...

Many of the most publicized cases of embezzlement involve the theft or misappropriation of money. An administrative assistant managing the office at a busy medical practice might dip into the petty cash every week to supplement their wages without their boss knowing....

A house fire is one of the most devastating experiences a person may ever have. Waking up to the sound of alarms blaring or coming home to a fire in progress are both deeply traumatizing experiences. Homeowners generally expect their insurance policies to fully cover...

Couples will sometimes share explicit photos with one another during the course of their relationship. These could be photos or videos that they took while they were together. They could also be pictures that were taken separately and then exchanged via text message,...

Buying valuable goods secondhand can open people up to many different issues, including criminal charges. People purchasing items through social media marketplaces or resale websites can potentially save money, especially when buying high-value items in used...

If the police stop you, they may want to look at your cell phone. You probably take it with you everywhere you go and use it for far more than just making calls, meaning there is a lot of information about you on it. So what is the situation with cell phones? Do you...

When danger strikes, acting to protect yourself or others is a natural human response. Most people believe that if they were attacked, they would have the right to fight back. In many cases, that’s true. Self-defense laws exist to protect individuals who use...