When you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, you have a lot to think about. Amongst the choices you’ll have to make is whether to enter into a plea deal or litigate your case in hopes of securing an acquittal. It’s a difficult decision to make, but there are...
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How to exercise your right to remain silent
You probably know that you have a right to remain silent when you are arrested or detained by police. But exercising that right can be challenging. Staying silent when interacting with police officers is difficult and often goes against our natural instincts. You may...
College students can face serious criminal charges
Some Floridians might believe that the most serious crimes which happen on college campuses involve alcohol or recreational drug use at parties. Indeed, recreational drug use and alcohol often contribute to campus crimes. However, statistics paint a picture of campus...
Is entrapment a viable defense to drug charges?
If you have seen cases of entrapment presented in television shows or films, you may think it can be easily proven in court. And, you may believe that if the defendant can prove entrapment, they can easily beat the charges against them. In reality, arguing entrapment...
How you can attack the credibility of the prosecution’s witnesses
Witnesses must take an oath to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth before they can testify at trial. But witnesses sometimes mischaracterize the facts, and sometimes they straight-up lie on the stand. Either situation can be disastrous for you in your...
Your options when it comes to filing a civil rights lawsuit
What it means to be an American citizen can be a unique and individualized experience, but in a legal lens, it means having rights and protections by the laws of the land. In other words, the U.S. Constitution entitles citizens to several constitutional rights. Also...
What information do I have to give during a traffic stop?
When you see flashing lights come on behind you, your anxiety level immediately explodes. It is a natural reaction to being pulled over, regardless of what you are doing or were doing. However, knowing your rights and obligations can help you navigate the situation...
Unlawful search and seizure and the exclusionary rule
When law enforcement conducts a search, seizes evidence or makes an arrest, a legal process must be followed. Moreover, certain factors or standards must be met to move forward with any of these processes. Thus, when an individual is placed under arrest based on...
Building a defense strategy for a domestic violence charge
No relationship is perfect. Issues can arise and arguments could ensue. And when the situation elevates to a certain level, the police might intervene to help diffuse the matter. In the heat of the moment, emotions tend to get the best of us. The stories shared by...
Florida’s insurance fraud laws have a long reach
Florida’s insurance fraud laws cab cover just about any important communication with an insurance company. They apply to claims as well as to applications for coverage. Importantly, they do not just apply to outright lies. Information that the authorities deem as...