Gun control has long been a hot button issue in this country. In 2005, Florida's was the first state to pass a stand your ground law.Florida's passing of this law took away the necessity for those bearing weapons to retreat before deciding to use force in an act of...
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Will bad breath land you behind bars in a Florida jail cell?
When you're getting ready for a night on the town in Florida, you probably spend time deciding what to wear and going through a personal hygiene routine that helps you look your best for that special someone. You may even be one of many who give themselves a little...
Doctor convicted of using insurance claims to defraud government
A Florida jury has convicted a West Palm Beach physician of 67 counts of Medicare fraud in a case that has significant ties to the corruption and bribery charges against Senator Bob Menendez.The physician was convicted of performing eye treatments on patients that...
Drunk boating charges do have possible defense options
Drunk boating charges are serious matters because of the dramatic ways they can change your life. We discussed some of the ways in a previous blog post. It is imperative that you take the time to think of these points if you are heading out for a day on the water.One...
Drunk boating charges can dramatically change your life
A day on the open waters in Florida might seem like a perfect way to enjoy the lovely weather. As long as you are the one who is piloting the boat, you need to make sure that you are sober. Being drunk while you are the one in the wheelhouse can spell disaster for...
What is white-collar crime?
White-collar crime — it's a term that most have heard, but many may be unsure exactly what it encompasses, From the standpoint of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, white-collar crime has evolved since it was allegedly coined almost 80 years ago.The basis of...
Sentencing guidelines for possession of a firearm by a felon
During 2012, more than 84,173 cases were reported to the United States Sentencing Commission. Of those, 5,768 resulted in convictions for violations of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), commonly known as Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.Among those convicted, 98.2 percent...
Can you challenge the results from a breath test device?
When the police pull out a breath test and it says that you're intoxicated, you may think there's nothing -- or very little -- that you can do. People often assume that a breath test is an exact science in 100 percent of cases.This is not actually true. There are many...
Challenging breath tests taken with the Intoxilyzer 8000
In Florida, courts have dismissed many DUI cases because of challenges to breath test results from the Intoxilyzer 8000.The Intoxilyzer 8000 is commonly used by Florida police to measure drivers’ blood alcohol content (BAC) following DUI arrests. Drivers whose...
1 of 3 co-conspirators sentenced in fraud case
A Florida man who worked at a doctor's office has been sentenced for his part in a scheme to steal patient information to use for making fraudulent credit cards and filing false tax returns. The man's scheme started in January of 2015 and continued through July of...