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Running a successful company in Florida requires intense focus, but that focus can sometimes create a dangerous blind spot when it comes to allegations of money laundering or fraud. You might believe that as long as you aren’t the one signing a fraudulent check or...
Is the Intoxilyzer 9000 Now Used in Central Florida DUI Cases? How Is It Different From the Intoxilyzer 8000? Police departments throughout the State of Florida relied on the same breath test machine since 2006: the Intoxilyzer 8000. As of July 17, 2025, Florida's...
Can Florida Law Enforcement Force You to Unlock Your Phone? The Short Answer: Usually not, but it depends on where your case is heard and how the police request access. Under the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article I, Section 9 of the Florida...
Getting arrested is frightening at any age. But when you're 18, 19, or 20 years old and suddenly facing a felony charge in adult criminal court, the fear hits differently. You (or your child) may be looking at years in state prison before life has even truly started....
If you run a medical practice or healthcare business in Florida, a billing mistake can feel routine. However, federal and state investigators do not always see it that way. Understanding where the line falls between an honest mistake and a criminal charge is something...
As of July 1, 2026, Florida law changed in regards to what happens the moment a person is found guilty of a serious offense. A new law (House Bill 445, now Chapter 2026-19), also known as “Missy’s Law,” requires courts to take certain defendants into custody...
As of July 1, 2026, Florida’s battery laws carry sharper teeth. A new law (Senate Bill 436, now Chapter 2026-149), changes how a person’s prior record interacts with a new battery charge, and it raises the stakes considerably for many defendants. If you live in...
A healthcare fraud charge can unsettle several parts of your life at once, from your finances to your professional standing to your sense of security. If you are battling one, you likely want a clear picture of what the law allows and what a conviction could involve....
Imagine this scene. It is a Tuesday night. Homework is on the kitchen table. Then there is a knock at the door. Scene Transcript OFFICER "Hi, I'm with the Police Department. Does [the child] live here?" PARENT "Yes. That's my 12-year-old." OFFICER "I need to speak...
For many Florida executives, the company credit card is a simple and convenient tool. You use it for work travel, client dinners and everyday business expenses. But one questionable charge can quickly turn an HR issue into a criminal investigation. Hence,...