The State of Florida takes DUI charges seriously and a number of penalties can be imposed, including but not limited to jail time, fines, and an alcohol treatment program. In some cases, your defense lawyer may be able to negotiate the reduction of your sentence if you agree to attend an alcohol treatment program. Here’s […]

Were You Arrested? Did The Officer Use Excessive Force? If the police use too much force in your arrest and especially if you end up hurt because of it, this information should be raised in your criminal defense and possibly in a separate case against the officer and department responsible. Knowing how to define excessive […]

A Not-Guilty Plea Is Common In Flordia You probably asked yourself, “Why Does Everyone Plead Not Guilty?”.  Sometimes it can seem that we live in a world where no one wants to take accountability for their actions, but there’s a reason a defendant initially pleads not guilty. Arraignment Pleading When a person has been arrested, […]

What Is A White Collar Crime? Typically, white collar crimes are used to define a broad range of activities that involve economic or financial gain obtained illegally. There are many different crimes that fall into this category including: mortgage broker fraud, bribery, insurance fraud, wire fraud, computer fraud, identity theft, and tax evasion. In many […]