Criminal Defense

When famous people’s intimate videos or photos appear on the internet, there are sometimes suspicions of a publicity stunt. Yet, in most cases, whether the person is famous or not, there is a more sinister explanation or a misunderstanding. Revenge porn has been...

As marijuana laws relax across the nation, many Tampa, Florida residents mistakenly believe that possessing drugs is no longer a severe offense in the state. For example, many residents believe it is now legal to have small amounts of marijuana. Unfortunately, this is...

You decided to rent out your Florida vacation home on Airbnb to generate some extra revenue this season. Naturally, you want to attract the type of guests who will take care of your property and treat it with the respect that you do.  With that in mind, you...

Few charges carry the same amount of social stigma as child pornography. Additionally, few offenses that don't directly harm another person carry such serious penalties. Anyone accused of accessing or downloading explicit images or videos of children will face not...

If you are part of a traffic stop or are personally stopped by the police, you may be wondering what rights you have. First, note that the officer needs to have a reason for stopping you. In a vehicle, violating a traffic law may give an officer the right to pull you...

The internet has brought new ways for people to communicate and interact with one another, and it has also given rise to new ways for people to hurt one another. Lawmakers have had to create entirely new regulations and terminology to govern the way that people behave...

For many parents, simply the thought of their adolescent and teenage children sexting with other kids leaves them squeamish. But while your son or daughter will always be your little baby, the truth is that your kids are growing up and maturing sexually. The fact that...

During a bitter custody battle between antagonistic divorcing parents, there can be disturbing accusations of child sexual abuse made by one parent against the other. When you are falsely charged with sexual assault on a child, the fallout can be serious for you. The...

An investigation can start with a rumor, a social media post or an angry lie from a student that doesn’t like their grades. The next thing you know, your job and reputation are on the line, and you find yourself sitting in an attorney’s office discussing the...

Many defendants believe that sexual battery is the same as sexual assault. However, in Florida, the term sexual battery is used to describe several prohibited acts, including rape. The details of the alleged crime make a difference An arrest for sexual battery is a...