Yearly Archives: 2023
Avoiding DUI charges during the holidays
The winter holidays in Florida are a time of celebration that often includes gatherings where alcohol is served. While enjoying these festivities, it’s important to be mindful of the serious consequences of drinking and driving. DUI (driving under the influence) charges can lead to severe legal repercussions, not to mention the risk of causing… Read More »
What should you know about bail and bond?
Someone who’s arrested will likely want to get out of jail as soon as possible so they can live their life while their court date is pending. This also gives them a chance to get started on a defense for the charges they’re facing. Certain charges may have a bail amount set as part… Read More »
Pyramid schemes and MLMs: What’s the difference?
There are all kinds of legitimate multi-level marketing (MLM) businesses out there – and some of them, like Amway and Avon – have been around for decades. However, MLMs and pyramid schemes can look tremendously similar, especially since they both have a hierarchical structure that involves recruiting new members, but they’re not interchangeable. For… Read More »
Reasonable suspicion and probable cause in a DUI charge
If the police arrest you and charge you with driving under the influence (DUI), it is important to consider your legal options. While you could just accept the charge and face the consequences, those consequences can affect areas of your life that you might not realize. It makes sense to understand what, if any,… Read More »
Is lying on a credit card application a crime?
Although credit cards make it easier for anyone to purchase items, the same can’t be said about applying for one. Before a lender can hand you a card, they want to know first if you can repay the money you technically borrow. When you’re applying for a credit card, lenders will look at your… Read More »
Why withholding health care benefit payments Is a crime
Group health insurance plans are a good idea for businesses looking to take better care of their employees. They can provide medical coverage to plan members when needed and can be supplemented with other coverage options such as for vision, dental and pharmacy needs. Employers usually collect from their employees to pay for group… Read More »
Pretrial diversion can help first-time domestic battery offenders
If you look at it from a victim’s point of view, domestic battery cases are indeed severe. But there is often a hidden side to them. This hidden side shows the inner struggle and regrets that the person accused of this crime may be feeling. Sometimes, these cases start from a single emotional reaction… Read More »
2 instances when you can be charged with date rape in Florida
Being accused of sexual assault is a big deal. Besides a long prison time, a ruined reputation and a slot in the sex offenders’ register, a conviction can also impact other aspects of your life like your career and ability to rent a property. And if you are not a citizen, you may be… Read More »
Types of criminal conspiracies and how the fed handles them
Criminal conspiracy is a legal concept that involves an agreement between two or more individuals to commit an unlawful act. This agreement is at the core of the offense; without it, a conspiracy cannot exist. The agreement can take various forms and be for any unlawful purpose. The co-conspirators do not need to be… Read More »
What are the rules for driving with an IID in Florida?
One of the many penalties that may result from a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction in Florida is a court order to install an ignition interlock device (IID) to regain one’s driving privileges. A judge can require someone to install a device under a variety of circumstances. A first DUI in Florida doesn’t… Read More »