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Crimes Against the Elderly in Florida’s Large Retirement Population


Across the country, criminal statutes are being amended to provide clear guidance and strict penalties for those who abuse the elderly. Here in Florida, with our large retiree population, such ...

Criminal Convictions Can Affect Your Parenting Rights


There are many consequences to a criminal conviction. Some, like jail time and court fines, are expected. Others are less obvious: persons convicted of a felony automatically lose their civil ...

Some Florida Defendants Make Their Own Charges Worse


It can be difficult to know what to do when interacting with law enforcement agents. Many defendants panic when they are pulled over, or see an officer knock on their ...

A Spring Break Arrest Can Affect Your Future


Spring break brings many young people to Florida’s sunny beaches. Unfortunately, many law enforcement agencies use this annual event as an excuse to conduct mass arrests. Underage drinking is one ...

What Happens When Police Officers Are Charged with White Collar Crimes?


When an officer is accused of any type of crime, he or she has the constitutional right to a proper police investigation, an impartial jury of his or her peers, ...