Monthly Archives: January 2024
Avoiding Incarceration for White Collar Crimes in Florida
Although Florida takes white-collar crimes seriously, these offenses are almost always completely non-violent. In some cases, these crimes are also “victimless.” Based on these factors, it may seem unreasonable to face incarceration alongside some of the Sunshine State’s most violent criminals. With assistance from a Fort Myers criminal defense attorney, defendants may avoid incarceration… Read More »
Penalties for Mail Theft in Florida
With the rise of online shopping, mail theft is becoming especially common throughout Florida. The incentive to steal parcels, mail, and even entire delivery trucks becomes even higher during the holiday season – when Floridians ship more high-value mail than at any other time. Defendants should be aware of the penalties for these offenses,… Read More »
What to Do if Accused of COVID Relief Fraud in Fort Myers
COVID fraud is fast becoming the most common white collar crime in the United States, with hundreds of new criminal cases announced by the Justice Department each month. Almost every jurisdiction across the nation has open cases regarding these alleged crimes – including Fort Myers. If you have been accused of COVID relief fraud,… Read More »
HB 549 Could Increase Theft Penalties in Florida
Over the past few months and years, politicians and business owners have raised considerable concerns about rising levels of theft across the nation. Florida is no exception, and many lawmakers in the Sunshine State want to respond with more serious penalties for theft. The central issue seems to be retail theft – also known… Read More »
What Happens if I Resist an Unconstitutional Arrest in Florida?
Under the Constitution, all US citizens are protected against unreasonable searches and seizures. So what happens if a police officer attempts to arrest you in an unconstitutional manner? This is a very complex situation, and it may make more sense to simply comply with the officer. After you connect with a defense lawyer in… Read More »
Easiest Ways to Violate Your Probation in Fort Myers
It may be easier to violate your probation than you think. Although it’s true that you should avoid further crimes while on probation, you can violate the terms of your probation without doing anything technically “illegal.” In addition, the terms of each probation order vary from case to case, further complicating things. Here are… Read More »
The Dangers of Brandishing Weapons on Social Media in Florida
Brandishing weapons on social media is rarely a good idea. Even if you own the weapon legally, it could attract the wrong kind of attention from law enforcement – and in some cases, it could lead to criminal consequences. If you do not own the weapon legally, criminal consequences are almost guaranteed. Law enforcement… Read More »
Critical Infrastructure Vandalism in Fort Myers
While vandalism is always a serious offense in Fort Myers, the situation becomes markedly worse if the crime involves critical infrastructure. This type of property enjoys heightened levels of protection from the courts and authorities – for obvious reasons. If you have been accused of vandalizing critical infrastructure, you should become aware of the… Read More »