Yearly Archives: 2023
When can you use force to defend yourself?
People often see violent crimes as aggression, where one person intentionally harms another. However, there are times when the criminal act may have been committed solely due to self-defense. In these cases, the person facing charges may have felt threatened and responded with force without malicious intent. If you find yourself facing criminal charges… Read More »
Penalties for date rape charges
With the devastating fact that one in six women in Florida is a victim of rape, it is understandable why the law is especially harsh on sex offenders. Date rape, the act of using intoxicating substances to incapacitate someone and engage in non-consensual sexual activity, falls under sexual battery. A sexual battery conviction has… Read More »
eDiscovery and defending corporate fraud allegations
For employees of high-profile business firms, gone are the days of paper shredders and filing cabinets with security codes. In today’s digital age, they must do much more to secure business documents against data breaches. Mishandling of sensitive online documents may put one at risk of facing allegations of corporate fraud or espionage. Thankfully,… Read More »
How a home purchase could lead to federal fraud charges
Buying a home has long been the American dream and some people will do just about anything to achieve that goal of homeownership. There are others involved in the process who also have an incentive to make sure a purchase goes through without a hitch, as their paycheck may reflect how many transactions they… Read More »
Domestic violence affects the entire family
Violence in any form is horrible but imagine if you fear the person you love. Domestic violence is when the victim and the accused are family members or people living in the same home. They may even be sleeping in the same bed. More than any other type of violence, domestic violence has the… Read More »
Can I make a self-defense claim against battery charges?
Petty fights or arguments can quickly escalate, resulting in physical harm and battery charges. Still, a person does not need to sustain injuries to make this accusation. A physical act can qualify as a battery charge if: The intent to cause harm existed. The accused physically touched or hit the other person without consent…. Read More »
Distressed driving can look like drunk driving
Have you ever gotten into a car after a heated argument with your spouse? The stress and anger feel uncontrollable, and your body starts to shake as you squeeze the steering wheel in frustration. You may think a drive is all you need to clear your mind. Your mental state can get you charged… Read More »
Am I still allowed to drive after a DUI conviction?
Depending on several circumstances, license revocation is often inevitable after a DUI conviction. However, applying for a restricted license is available if the driver meets a particular set of requirements. Period of license revocation The license revocation period depends on whether the conviction is the driver’s first, second, third or fourth/succeeding conviction. Florida’s laws… Read More »
Do not take a sex crime accusation lightly
One of the most heinous crimes a person can be accused of are sexually charged. Once convicted as a sex offender your life will never be the same. You will need to register as a sex offender so that people know where you live. It will be difficult to find employment. You cannot go… Read More »