Criminal records can be accessed by far more people than you might realize. You also might not realize that a criminal charge goes on your record even if you were found not guilty or the charges were later dropped. Having marks on your record can hinder opportunities...
The vast majority of American citizens and Florida residents are not criminals, and even those who have been convicted of criminal activity are not necessarily criminals. Obviously they are criminals in the eyes of the law, but wrongful convictions are not unheard of....
Even though residents of the United States, including those in Florida, are considered innocent until proven guilty when it comes to criminal charges, that does not mean that those who are accused of a crime should not take their legal defense seriously. No matter...
One of the most concerning things about being convicted of a crime is the permanent record you will have. Even for minor crimes, though the fines or jail time may be relatively short and simple, you will always have a criminal record to deal with for the rest of your...
There are an incredibly large number of different criminal charges that an individual could face, and even though some crimes are more serious than others, there are no instances in which being convicted of a crime is ideal. Like many states, Florida law classifies...
The statute of limitations in a case is extremely important because it essentially determines whether or not a lawsuit can even be filed. While there are some instances in which a lawsuit is filed after a statute of limitations has expired, these are few and far...
While our country prides itself on offering citizens certain unalienable rights, there are some rights that can vary depending on the state you are in. In Florida, if a law enforcement officer ever takes you into custody, you will officially be under arrest; it is...
Even if you have never been accused of a crime, you have probably heard of a search warrant. Search warrants are exactly what they sound like: judicial orders that give law enforcement officials legal authority to search a person, a person's property or a person's...
In Florida, leaving the scene of a car accident (otherwise known as hit-and-run) is a serious crime. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, hit-and-run accidents increased in the state 7 percent between 2013 and 2014. According to the statistics, someone leaves the...
If you have been accused of a crime, no matter how severe, the most important thing for you to focus on is your defense. The unfortunate truth is that our country's justice system is not perfect, and innocent people sometimes do get convicted. You are innocent until...