There are some cases of sexual assault that are cut-and-dry: the accused fingerprints and fluids are found on the victim's clothes or person, or the accused has a concrete alibi for where they were when the assault allegedly occurred. But for one reason or another,...
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The importance of legal aid for violent crimes
Violent crimes are a multifaceted and complex legal area, with many different possible charges and accusations. There are varying degrees many violent crimes, and the subtle differences between them can have serious ramifications in your case and the legal...
More than 20 Floridians arrested on drug charges
An undercover operation in Nassau County, targeted specifically at Fernandina Beach and the surrounding areas, recently resulted in more than 20 arrests for various drug crimes. The raids also let to the confiscation of nearly 10 different kinds of drugs, ranging from...
Until laws on pot change, you need aggressive drug crimes defense
The move to ease punishments for marijuana possession is gaining traction around the country. Some states have legalized marijuana for personal and medicinal use, while others have fairly lenient enforcement of existing drug laws.It remains to be seen if Florida will...
Understanding search warrants
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...
A dangerous new drug is affecting Florida
A county in Florida is considered by police to be ground zero for the production and distribution of a dangerous new drug, which has allegedly been responsible for nearly 20 recent deaths. The drug is known as flakka, and its effects include hallucinations and...
Marriage does not mean a right to sex
Sex crimes are very serious legal matters that can come with steep legal penalties if a person is convicted. There are many different types of sex crimes, but the most well-known and arguably the most common are sexual assault and rape. Many people know rape as...
Florida woman accused of murdering her boyfriend
It does not take an attorney to tell you that murder is a serious crime with severe legal penalties. There are perhaps fewer violent crimes more well-known and widely reported on than murders, and even television shows and movies feature the crime prominently. You may...
Defend yourself from violent crime accusations
Often when people think of violent crimes, they think of crimes involving the death of another human, such as homicide or manslaughter. While these may be the most notorious violent crimes, they are certainly not the only violent crimes. Most crimes involving a...
Not even deputies are above drunk driving charges
Drunk driving is a serious crime with heft penalties, and a conviction can change your life. This is not without good reason, since drunk drivers can pose serious risks to themselves as well as others on the road. With this in mind, it is no surprise that Florida's...