Criminal Defense

Realizing that you just received a letter from a United States Attorney's Office may make your heart sink. After all, any communication from a federal prosecutor is indicative of a potentially serious problem. Opening that envelope to discover a target of interest...

Insurance fraud is one of the most common white-collar criminal offenses, and yet it is one that many people fail to understand. Insurance fraud occurs at both the individual and institutional levels and affects the economy negatively to the tune of billions of...

When you’re facing criminal charges, there is nothing worse than being falsely accused or held responsible for something based on bad evidence. Forensic science is often touted as if it’s infallible, but the truth is that it is far from it. Forensic science does...

To detect drugs, police officers will often use specially trained dogs. You may find them in traffic stops or other locations. The goal is for the dog to alert the police officer if it smells illegal drugs, and that alert is then probable cause for the officer to...

Drug possession charges in Florida carry life-altering penalties. Even if a defendant avoids incarceration, the criminal record that results from a conviction or guilty plea will be available to everyone from colleges determining enrollment and financial aid to...

Money laundering is a financial crime. It involves trying to make illicit revenue or income look like legitimate, legal money. For example, someone illegally selling drugs might run a small store and record numerous cash transactions despite having little product on...

Getting accused of a criminal offense is a concerning matter. Your freedom, your finances and even your career could be at risk. Those arrested or charged with a criminal offense in Florida will usually have to face those charges in either state or federal court.  ...

There can be nothing more upsetting for parents than to learn that their child has not only gotten into trouble but could face criminal charges, as well. Under these circumstances, any mother or father can be both angry at their child and scared about what happens...

Serving jail time can be a life-altering experience. It can affect one’s mental health, social and family relationships, career and so many more aspects of life. Fortunately, there may be other options, one of which is a diversion program. What are diversion programs?...

Police have just arrested you, putting you in handcuffs and driving you to the police station for processing. At some point during this stressful moment, an officer informs you of your right to remain silent and asks if you understand. But despite the explanation, do...