Many people are unclear as to when an officer requires a search warrant. When it comes to body searches, an officer can search you during an arrest, without a warrant. This is done in an attempt to uncover evidence, stolen goods, drugs or weapons. What about home...
Domestic violence takes many forms, and one of them is rape. Even within a marriage or intimate relationship, rape is illegal throughout the country. If a spouse or partner does not consent to sexual acts or is unable to consent because of alcohol, drug or any other...
In domestic violence incidents, it can be hard to take the initial charges as fact when emotions are over the top. Anger sometimes incites a person to make accusations when they are unwarranted. Unfortunately, even unwarranted accusations can ruin someone’s...
Are you facing charges of marijuana or synthetic drug possession? If you are, you don’t need to face them alone. Drug charges in Florida can carry some stiff penalties and are the kind of charges you really don’t want on your record. They can have long-term...
If you are arrested for possession of drugs, this means that you are alleged to have a controlled substance for your own personal use. You are not being charged with manufacturing, distributing, selling or intending to sell the controlled substance. Controlled...
A plea bargain for a guilty plea to drug trafficking and second-degree murder ends with a 20-day sentence for a man who allegedly ran pill mills in Palm Beach County and Broward County. The man, along with his twin brother, allegedly headed pain clinics that dished...
Counterfeiting charges are not always just passing fake paper notes. It can include falsifying credit cards, gift cards, hotel keys and more. If you have been charged with counterfeiting, you are probably already aware that it is a federal offense. The problem with...
A new report out about Florida crime may have an effect on those accused of domestic violence. If you have been unfairly charged with a domestic violence charge, you may need a strong defense to argue your case. Florida intends to crackdown, which means it will be...
Unless you are a judge, an attorney or a prosecutor, your education about plea bargains may be limited. For instance, what exactly is a plea bargain and how does it work? If you are facing criminal charges — for instance, charges of assault and battery, domestic abuse...
Injunctions, also known as “restraining orders,” are orders from the court that do not allow you to go within a certain distance of a person or person(s). These are usually ordered to protect someone who claims to be a victim or potential victim of abuse. You may have...
