Doctors and medical professionals accused of health care or insurance fraud face not only possible prison time; these kinds of charges, whether on the state or federal level, can completely end careers and destroy reputations. The reality, though, is that coding...
Recently we discussed the push by Florida lawmakers to strengthen penalties for domestic violence. For example, one bill being considered by the legislature would require that no-contact orders take effect immediately to prevent accused individuals from contacting...
In addition to fines and jail time, the possible repercussions of a drug charge can extend for years into a person’s life. Employers and landlords throughout the United States conduct background checks on job applicants, and a drug charge on your record could limit...
Judges and legislators in Florida have announced their intention to apply tougher penalties in domestic violence cases. Two domestic violence bills are currently being considered in the state legislature. One bill would make no-contact orders take effect immediately,...
Trafficking in cocaine is a first-degree felony in Florida, but the penalties upon conviction can vary, depending on the amount of cocaine and whether the defendant has any prior convictions. Under Florida law, for a person to be convicted of trafficking, the...
Police investigators in Florida and throughout the country use sophisticated technology to conduct remote searches of people’s computers. These searches are often done without the computer owner’s knowledge. Depending on the circumstances and the law enforcement...
Marijuana laws vary a great deal from state to state. While Florida is moving toward allowing the cultivation, processing and dispensation of medical marijuana, illegal possession of cannabis can still result in very serious charges. The charges related to marijuana...
When police arrive on the scene of a domestic dispute, it is very likely that someone is going to jail, even if a domestic violence allegation is never proven in court. Charges of domestic violence arise out of a wide variety of situations, and sometimes multiple...
Drug trafficking investigations often involve law enforcement agencies from multiple jurisdictions, including local police and federal authorities such as the DEA and Homeland Security. By the time a person is arrested on federal drug charges, you can be certain that...
If you have been accused of domestic violence, then you may be facing serious consequences beyond a criminal conviction. Such cases are very complicated — more complicated than a prosecutor is likely to admit — and matters of family law, employment and personal...
