On July 1, a new law, known as Senate Bill 1044, went into effect in Florida. The law-signed by Gov. Rick Scott on April 1-places limits on civil forfeiture. Civil forfeiture funds are money or property that law enforcement seizes if it suspects these things were...
When a teenager is accused of being involved in a serious crime, there may be concern for the well-being of the juvenile as well as for how the legal case should be handled. The parents of an individual facing felony charges may wish to determine the best routes for...
Many individuals likely know that a felony charge could come with steeper consequences than a misdemeanor charge if an individual is convicted. As a result, if an individual is facing felony charges, he or she may be even more concerned with the legal situation and...
Creating a defense against criminal charges is typically the focal point for individuals facing allegations. One man in Florida may be considering his criminal defense options after felony charges were filed against him. The alleged incident from which the charges...
It was recently reported that a woman in Florida is facing multiple charges after an alleged incident at an area Walmart. Authorities were called to the store on reports of a woman acting strangely and eating food inside the store without first paying. As a...
A Florida woman was recently taken into custody after allegedly shooting her parents-in-law. Felony charges were leveled against the woman after authorities located the bodies of her husband's mother and father in their residence. Police were alerted to the situation...
Creating and presenting a defense against allegations is often an option accused individuals want to utilize. One man in Florida may be considering this option after having charges for domestic violence leveled against him. It was reported that the man was allegedly...
When a person is accused of criminal activity, that individual is guaranteed certain rights. An accused person has the right to be presumed innocent until and unless proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law, regardless of whether the individual faces...
Criminal defense strategies vary depending on the case at hand. An individual who has been charged with theft may find certain tactics more helpful than someone who has been charged with a different crime. To make the most out of their predicament, individuals may...
Police in Florida recently arrested a man who they say sent multiple text messages, about buying and selling drugs, to the captain of the narcotics division in Martin County. The officer never identified himself in the messages, but allegedly carried on a conversation...
