If you have been arrested or fear that you or your loved one may soon be arrested for something, one of the most common questions is how much time are they facing in jail or even prison? First lets answer this: What’s the difference between jail and prison? The...
You may be asking yourself….. If my charges are dropped, does it stay on my record? So many times people don’t realize that once an arrest is made, unless you seal or expunge it, that arrest will ALWAYS show up on a background check EVEN if the case was...
Finding a good lawyer can be difficult. To top everything off, how do you know that the lawyer you found is even legitimate? Here are a few things to check: Be Sure to Check State Licensing Websites If your prospective attorney is actually licensed to practice law in...
When most people think of domestic violence, they think of one thing: one spouse striking the other. This is one of the most common forms of domestic violence, but not the only one. There can also be verbal abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse and...
Defendants accused of theft in Florida often want to know if they will receive a felony or misdemeanor charge. The state has stiff punishments for those convicted of felony theft. However, not all theft receives a felony charge since the state bases the charges on...
If Florida law enforcement officers ever attempt to question you about anything, you need to know your Miranda rights and assert them appropriately. FindLaw explains that while you never have any obligation to answer an officer’s questions without a Florida attorney...