Being charged for driving under the influence of alcohol can completely disrupt a person's life. At a moment's notice, a person may suddenly have to worry about the possibility of jail time, thousands of dollars worth of fines, losing the ability to drive and facing...
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Month: May 2014
Teaching assistant charged with Sexual Assault
How do we define "improper behavior" and how can it be settled legally? A local 25 year-old man is about to find out.The man is a high school teaching assistant who was arrested on two counts of sexual assault with a victim 16 or 17 years old. Deputies said...
Dog Fighting Bust
Just when you thought "dog fighting" was over with, a case like this pops up to remind you how serious a legal issue it can be. And you don't even need to say Michael Vick's name fast three times for it to happen.26 people are facing felony charges following a large...
Clearwater Beach shootings leave unanswered questions
Just because it's a holiday weekend doesn't mean that lawyers shouldn't be aware of what is going on. At any time, that surprise phone call could be for you. A potential new client, new case, new challenge. Some lawyers in the Clearwater area should understand.On...
Life in prison for fatal stabbing
Jared Remy, who is the son of Boston Red Sox announcer Jerry Remy, pleaded guilty today to first-degree murder for fatally stabbing his girlfriend. This horrible event happened last year while the couple's four-year-old daughter screamed for help and three neighbors...
Indecent Exposure charge comes with stigma
Being accused of "indecent exposure" and the term "social stigma" go hand in hand. A sex crime, like being charged for indecent exposure, seems to be tried in the court of public opinion before the accused ever has their day in court. When news breaks of an arrest of...
DUI checkpoints on Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is all about traditions. BBQs, vacation, honoring our troops...and DUI checkpoints. Just this weekend alone in the Orlando, Central Florida area there have been over 100 car accidents that may be linked to alcohol use and also over 50 people have...
Your right to defend your business
It's scary to think about how easily your home can be invaded. If you have a licensed gun, you can and should do what you have to in order to defend your home and family. The same rules can apply for a business. Just this morning, Orange County deputies confirmed...
Probation violations
You would be surprised at how many probation violations occur during one day in court. Defense attorneys are always making jail visits to consult with their clients who have been arrested on charges of violating their probation. A lot of these involve violating terms...
Orange County law enforcement releases underage DUI data
Young people are under a tremendous amount of pressure to fit in. Not only that, but youth often lack the sound judgment that comes from life experience. The unfortunate reality is that a singular youthful mistake can have a lifetime of consequences.Drinking and...
