Criminal Defense

It’s common for police officers to ask questions during a traffic stop. They may just do this to start the conversation. For instance, if the officer has pulled your vehicle over, they could come to the window and ask you if you know how fast you were driving or where...

A lot of people who would never consider drinking alcohol while they’re driving (which is illegal) will do it while operating a boat. The latter isn’t specifically forbidden by law for those over the drinking age unless they’re above the legal limit, which is a .08...

Anyone who’s ever watched a true crime show or seen a movie that involves an interrogation or arrest has likely heard individuals being read their rights. These are known as Miranda rights and include information about very specific protections that the United States...

While police officers have certain powers that aid them in the investigation of crime, these powers are not unlimited. Before making a traffic stop, for example, police officers need reasonable suspicion. Before making an arrest and charging an individual, police...

Drug charges become much more serious when the authorities believe there is an intent to distribute. Even in cases where possession itself would still be illegal – such as possessing marijuana for recreational purposes – the intent to distribute can bring about more...

One of the primary concerns of a person who’s in jail is getting released while their case is moving through the criminal justice system. While some are able to be released on their own recognizance, which means with a signed promise to appear in court, others have to...

Digital technology has made it easier than ever before for people to harass one another and break the law. As technology has expanded, Florida lawmakers have had to criminalize new behaviors that weren't an issue a few decades ago. Romantic partners sometimes share...

People make mistakes all the time. If a mistake (like drunk driving) leads to your arrest and arraignment, the court may, subject to the nature of the charges, release you on bail while awaiting the outcome of your case. However, it is important to understand that...

Law enforcement agencies utilize various tools and procedures to identify suspects, with police lineups being a common practice. However, the issue of unconscious bias in these lineups has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potentially negative...

Shoppers in Florida and throughout the country have likely seen merchandise held behind locked doors or behind customer service desks. This is in response to an uptick in retail theft in recent years. In some cases, thieves have literally walked out with carts full of...