White-collar crimes in Florida are usually non-violent and involve money or business dealings. While those committing these crimes do not usually physically hurt anyone, the damage done to financial circumstances can be devastating. There are several high profile...
Being arrested for drug crimes has consequences in every state, but Florida residents may find that their penalties are worse than those of neighboring communities. While each state government is given the authority to select and enforce the punishments for...
Getting arrested creates a record that can haunt you for years, affecting opportunities for housing, employment and bank loans. Florida law offers two ways to mitigate the effects of certain criminal records: sealing and expungement.Sealing a record restricts public...
Being charged with a DUI in Florida can be a stressful experience, but this situation can be even more difficult if you do not believe you were drunk. While any alcohol can lead to intoxication, it generally takes a substantial amount to increase your blood alcohol...
If you or your child have been charged with a juvenile crime in Florida, you may be wondering what exactly the charges mean. Confusing terms can make a stressful situation worse when you are trying to understand what will happen in the future. We at the Law Firm of...
Fort Myers racing fans have for years made the nearly 5-hour trek northeast to visit the Daytona International Speedway in Volusia County. A former county sheriff's deputy there is hoping to pull away from allegations that his own body camera shows him stealing money...
He stands there as those without his global fame, his millions of dollars and his golf titles have stood there before him. A video of golf icon Tiger Woods was recently released, showing him handcuffed and humbled, taking a breathalyzer test in a county jail about two...
It is about a two-hour drive straight north of Fort Myers to Hillsborough County. That is where law enforcement officials recently announced the conclusion of an investigation into alleged drug trafficking in the Tampa area."Operation Fall Harvest" resulted in dozens...
It is about a two-hour drive east of Fort Myers to Broward County. That is where a middle school teacher was recently found in the back seat of her car with a 15-year-old former student at 2 in the morning.The 33-year-old drama teacher was charged with sexual assault...
Some suspects are easier to identify than others and some arrests are easier for police officers to make than others. You can put the arrest of a 43-year-old Florida man about three hours east of Fort Myers in the easy category.The man recently pulled his car up...
