Imagine yourself in middle school or high school. Remember the mistakes you made, the hefty weight of peer pressure and the relationships you were navigating for the first time. Now imagine the decisions you made back then weren't left in the past: they were defining...
Board-Certified Criminal Defense Representation In Central Florida
Month: June 2016
Report: marijuana legalization does not increase use among teens
If you have been arrested for a drug offense or know someone who has, there is a very real possibility that the illicit drug involved was marijuana. Despite growing acceptance of marijuana use, laws that decriminalize possession and the potential reclassification of...
Third parties can be named in sexual assault lawsuits
Did you know that you could be held accountable for the unlawful actions of another person? This can happen if there are claims that you allowed or failed to prevent circumstances that made it possible for another person to commit an offense. For instance,...
What to know about civil asset forfeiture laws in Florida
If you are accused of a drug crime including drug sales or trafficking, you should know that law enforcement agents can confiscate anything they believe was involved in or resulted from the crime. This means you can have your car, money and other assets seized by the...
Will I have to register a sex offender for solicitation?
Efforts to curb prostitution across Florida have been widespread and aggressive. Despite the fact that prostitution is an active industry all across the globe, it is still illegal here and the penalties for a violation can be much more severe than you might expect.For...
The perception of imbalanced justice
Over the last weekend, a story of sexual assault and criminal sentencing made national headlines. The case involved two people: the man found guilty of multiple felonies after a sexual assault and the victim, who was not identified. The story left people all across...
Risks of reoffending: What does the research say?
Serving a sentence for a sexual offense like rape, assault or child pornography can destroy a person's life. Even after a sentence is completed, a person is still living under a microscope and can quickly wind up back in jail if he or she commits another offense.Last...
Florida students: Don’t let a youthful mistake ruin your future
College is an incredibly stressful and exciting experience in a person's life. These years are a time for intellectual and social growth, and many people see it as a time for self-discovery and experimentation. However, it is also a time for incredible anxiety and...