When times are tough, some people in Florida and elsewhere might succumb to the temptation to take funds from their employers with the intention of putting it back when times improve. However, in some embezzlement cases, it is not so easy to explain the motivation....
Year: 2018
Sobriety checkpoints in Florida
When driving down the road in Florida, a police officer needs reasonable suspicion of DUI or another breach of law to stop you. However, this is not the case when it comes to sobriety checkpoints, where officers can stop any driver and DUI charges may ensue.Sobriety...
Drug crimes: 3 arrested after search of “drug house”
Three Florida residents were recently arrested at a house in Clearwater. Police officers say the arrests were made after they discovered a drug house run by the three individuals. The three are accused of multiple drug crimes after a search warrant was executed at the...
Alleged drunk driving teacher faces criminal charges
In Florida and across the country, it is unacceptable to drive while impaired. Those in certain professions -- teachers, for example -- may find that being accused of drunk driving may threaten their professional livelihoods. With so much on the line, a teacher facing...
3 mistakes to avoid during your accident case
If you sustained injuries in a Florida car crash, pursuing a legal claim can help you receive the legal damages you are rightfully owed to cover financial and other losses.Unfortunately, some errors can make it difficult, or even impossible, for you to succeed in your...
Elementary school principle accused of insurance fraud
Sometimes, personal hardships move people to commit white-collar crimes that they would not even have considered if times were not so tough and their survival was not challenged. Such circumstances might have led to the insurance fraud committed by an elementary...
Juvenile crimes: 3 teens charged with murder after fatal shooting
When teenagers are arrested for crimes committed in Florida, they will likely consider their defense options to limit the damage convictions can do to their futures. In Florida, crimes committed by teens under the age of 19 are regarded as juvenile crimes. However,...
Is drug court a good option for you?
Florida drug charges can have some serious consequences, starting with criminal penalties and continuing with a record that can follow you and limit your opportunities. Some defendants facing allegations of drug crimes may have the option of going through drug court...
How to avoid giving officers probable cause for a DUI stop
Law enforcement in Florida will be out in full force in the time leading up to the holidays. Now is the time of the year when there is no shortage of DUI traffic stops, and anyone who has a few alcoholic drinks before driving is at risk of being arrested for impaired...
Staying safe around angry drivers
With the winter weather fast approaching, you may experience more delays due to the increased amount of traffic from snowbirds flocking to the area. With the crowds comes an increased risk of accidents, and one factor that often pops up in such frustrating conditions...