What's the easiest way to damage your chances for a good criminal defense? If you answered something like, "Talk to the police without an attorney present," you're a little behind the times. These days, an amazing number of people damage their own criminal defense...
Month: April 2017
Withhold of adjudication in Florida: Is it a good or bad thing?
The state of Florida actually has a unique provision in its laws that doesn't exist in other states: A judge can, under certain circumstances, withhold adjudication. If this option has been offered to you, you should understand what it means and what collateral...
Can Florida police search your car at a DUI checkpoint?
You're driving along on a beautiful, summer evening in Florida, and as you look ahead on the road, you realize there's only one thing keeping you from getting home from the nightclub: a police roadblock. You're unsure of the reason for the stop, but begin to feel...
Autism and stalking: When to get an attorney involved
Stalking charges can often start with a simple misunderstanding -- particularly when someone with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is involved. People with autism spectrum disorders often have trouble picking up on the ordinary social cues that other people take for...
How to deal with a warrant for your arrest
Having an outstanding warrant for your arrest is something that can weigh you down and keep you looking over your shoulder constantly. So, what choice do you have in order to deal with this issue -- aside from hiding under your bed sheets for the foreseeable future?...