What exactly is a "mortgage fraud charge"? While the whole process might seem vague to some, the government is certainly cracking down on the "crime". It can be seen as a criminal action when there is intent to misrepresent or omit information on a mortgage loan...
Month: September 2014
Details of a Disorderly Conduct charge
Have you ever had a loud argument in the street? Or a verbal disagreement in a public setting that may have gotten out of hand? Of course, you probably have, we all have, but did you know you could have been arrested for it? People consider "disorderly conduct" to be...
Should all Florida police officers wear body cameras?
Imagine for a moment that you are pulled over by a police officer late at night in Orange County or elsewhere in Florida and told by that officer that he or she has probable cause to suspect you have been driving under the influence of alcohol.In many such cases, a...
Domestic Terrorism Charge
With the trial set to start today for the accused ringleader of a white supremacist group in Central FL, it's important to understand how someone or some organization can be labeled as being a "domestic terrorist" group.The ringleader, Marcus Faella, and his wife were...
How a DUI can affect your career
A DUI charge isn't just a personal problem for the time-being. It can cost you your current job, while also haunting your future career plans. A few weeks ago, a Greyhound bus driver was arrested for DUI. The bus driver was caught swerving all over I-95 in the Central...
MMA fighter facing life sentence
A domestic abuse conviction can land you with some serious penalties, but nothing quite as severe as what a professional fighter is currently facing. Jonathan Koppenhaver, also known as the MMA fighter "War Machine" appeared in a Las Vegas courtroom on yesterday,...
Shoplifting Defense Strategy
Have you ever forgotten to pay for something at the store? Many people have, as it happens all the time. Are they criminals? Did they feel like committing a "heist"? Usually, the answer is no. A slip of the mind is all it takes to be labeled a "shoplifter". Luckily,...
DUI stops: stressful, yes, and sometimes unfounded
Any person in Orange County or elsewhere in Florida who has ever been stopped by a police officer based on that officer's suspicion of drunk driving will likely remember the experience forever. The reasons for that are myriad, of course, commencing with the jarring...
Aggravated Battery with a deadly weapon
You may hear about arrests for "aggravated battery with a deadly weapon", but usually not like this. Forget about guns, baseball bats and knives. A woman was arrested yesterday after she allegedly attacked a couple in Daytona Beach with a machete. She was charged with...
Stiff penalties for Domestic Violence
Thanks to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's tough stance on domestic violence, it seems that this issue is now at the forefront of not just the sports world, but also of everyday life. With the Ray Rice situation and the upcoming situation involving Ray McDonald, it's...