Accusations of sexual assault or abuse are legal matters that should never be taken lightly. Whether the statements are true or not, the fact is they can do serious damage to a person's reputation, family, community standing and future.
Certain elements can lead to escalated drug charges
Any type of allegation related to illicit drugs has the potential for harsh legal consequences. However, there are some charges that come with more severe penalties than others. If you are accused of a drug crime, you should understand that there are certain elements than can affect the degree and type of charges filed.
Officer's failure to show up in court results in dropped charges
If you are accused of a crime, you need to understand that you are innocent until proven guilty. In order to prove guilt, prosecutors will collect evidence and have witnesses testify. However, if there is insufficient evidence or if witnesses with specific knowledge do not show up to testify in court, prosecutors may not have what they need to pursue a conviction and the charges can be dropped.
Heroin addiction continues to be a concern in Orange County
For decades now, the so-called "war on drugs" has allowed state and federal law enforcement agencies to be particularly aggressive in efforts to identify and punish alleged drug offenders. Large-scale crackdowns, sophisticated sting operations and harsh penalties including mandatory minimums have led to a staggering number of people being arrested and imprisoned for drug-related offenses.
What to know about using expert witnesses in criminal cases
If you have been accused of sexual misconduct in Florida, you could be facing some very serious penalties if you are convicted. In order to get a conviction, prosecutors often go to great lengths to build a case against you and prove to a judge or jury that you are guilty of violating state or federal laws.
Statutes of limitations for sex crimes in Florida
In a recent blog post, we discussed a development in the case against comedian Bill Cosby who had been accused of sexual assault by multiple women. In that post, we reported that he has officially been charged with aggravated indecent assault.
Evidence of online misconduct doesn't just disappear
Young people who were born and raised in this digital era often have a different opinion and appreciation of online interactions than people who went without things like Facebook and Google for much of their lives. They may be savvier with adopting new technology and able to better understand the capabilities and restrictions of different platforms.
Bill Cosby formally charged with sexual assault
The rumors and accusations that Bill Cosby had drugged and sexually assaulted many women over the years have increasingly been in the news since comedian Hannibal Burress pointed out Cosby's moralizing hypocrisy as a part of his act.
