It's easy to underestimate the serious nature of a white-collar crime. It may seem like these are victimless crimes, but in reality, the federal government has strict laws against various types of financial crime. If you are under investigation for a white-collar...
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Criminal Defense
Juries can suffer from confirmation bias
There are many different types of bias that can influence a jury trial. The court's goal is to weed these things out and eliminate the jurors who hold these biases. If someone is biased against women, for instance, they would not be allowed to sit on the jury for a...
Understanding Florida’s Stand Your Ground law
Over the last few years, Florida's Stand Your Ground law has been the source of much controversy and discussion. You've probably seen the news coverage of instances that involved a shooting or an instance that pertained to the concept of self-defense. If you live in...
Traffic stop tips to make things go smoothly
Flashing red and blue lights come on behind you on the highway. You look in the mirror, and there's a police car a few feet from your back bumper. You're getting pulled over.Forget for a moment if you think you did anything wrong. Maybe you don't have any idea why...
What does it mean to stand your ground?
If an intruder enters your home at night, someone follows you while you walk through a dark parking lot to your car, or you encounter someone who threatens you, you may feel fear. This is a normal reaction, and in many cases, that fear can save your life by prompting...
How does a police investigation affect your case?
Your arrest by Florida police or other agents may have been a confusing time. Officers likely searched you, took your photograph and fingerprinted you. They may have confiscated your clothing and other personal belongings, and they may have taken other samples from...
How do police decide when to pull a driver over?
Perhaps you've been out with friends enjoying your weekend, or maybe you're on your way home from a romantic evening out with your partner when you see the flashing lights behind you. Nothing can ruin a pleasant evening like a stop for suspected drunk driving. At this...
49ers player accused of domestic violence in Hillsborough
Relationships aren't always easy. This is especially true of relationships with spouses, children or other loved ones. However, that is no reason to resort to violence. Domestic violence is a serious allegation and can have criminal repercussions.A San Francisco 49ers...
What does it mean to suppress evidence in a criminal case?
Many of our readers in Florida may have heard of a motion to suppress in a criminal case. However, this type of legal jargon can sometimes cause confusion for criminal defendants facing charges in Florida. So, what does it mean to suppress evidence in a criminal...
Firefighter from nearby county faces human trafficking charges
"Human trafficking" is a term that can include a wide variety of alleged criminal activity, including conduct involving sexual offenses and even forced labor. The term comes with a certain amount of "shock value," which is probably why law enforcement officials and...
