Tag Archives: Clearwater Criminal Defense Lawyer
Thirty-Eight States Now Make Revenge Porn Illegal: But What Exactly Is It?
Throughout the country, the legal community is seeing growing support for a growing initiative known as “cyber civil rights.” In fact, one group has compiled a wealth of information of various states’ laws and regulations on cyber-bullying and harassment. The Cyber Civil Rights Initiative currently reports that 38 states even have laws that make… Read More »
Responsible Social Media Use with Criminal Charges Pending
Use of social media has reached epidemic proportions. It seems as if everyone has one or more social media profiles on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and they are not afraid to use these platforms and profiles to report to the world on every new development and experience in their lives. Take one… Read More »
The Risks and Rewards of “Explaining Your Side of the Story”
It is a scene common to cop dramas and real life alike: a suspect, placed under arrest and taken to the local police station, is placed in a room with a hardened detective. The detective announces to the suspect that the police have information that implicates the suspect in criminal activity: a witness or… Read More »
Dangers of Handling Your Criminal Case Yourself
Some Florida defendants will choose to represent themselves in hopes of saving money or under the mistaken belief that the criminal justice system will work to actively safeguard their rights throughout their criminal case. This can be a disastrous decision. It is always the right decision, when facing criminal charges, to seek the assistance… Read More »
Benefits of Criminal Record Sealing and Expungement
After being convicted of a crime and serving the terms of the sentence most adults assume that their lives will continue on much as before. In reality, once a crime becomes a matter of public record it has the potential to follow you for the rest of your life. Regardless of how far you… Read More »
Medical Marijuana in Florida
In the recent election, Floridians overwhelmingly voted to legalize medical marijuana with approval of Amendment Two. Many of the details are still unclear, but Florida will begin to have a medical marijuana program at some point. However, it is important to understand what the legalization of medical marijuana entails, especially if you are one… Read More »
Factors that Affect Blood Alcohol Concentration
If you are pulled over and the police suspect that you might be driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), they will likely test your breath (using a Breathalyzer) or blood to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). In Florida, you are presumed to be impaired by alcohol if you are driving and have… Read More »
Violation of Probation in Florida
If you are on probation in Florida, there are many conditions that you have to follow. If you violate these conditions or commit a new crime, your probation can be revoked and you can be penalized for violation of probation. This post looks at violation of probation in Florida and some of the common… Read More »
Florida Criminal Law: Theft Law Explained
If you have been accused of theft in Florida there are many things that you need to know and consider as you move forward. If you have already been arrested or charged, you should contact a skilled Clearwater criminal law attorney as soon as possible to ensure your rights are preserved throughout your case…. Read More »
Defenses For A DUI Charge
A Wisconsin man recently convicted of his tenth DUI faces approximately 12 years in prison. When he was stopped by police he insisted that the reason his breath smelled of alcohol was because he had eaten beer battered fish. After he was arrested and taken to a hospital for a blood draw, the man… Read More »