Criminal Law

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution affords you the right to remain silent during police questioning. Furthermore, thanks to a 1966 U.S. Supreme Court decision, officers have an affirmative obligation to notify you of this right when making a custodial...

Floridians and people across the nation are likely familiar with the term "Miranda rights." Since the right to remain silent has become an ingrained part of the culture, most people might think they have a firm grasp on what it means. However, there are fundamental...

The arrest process is extremely distressing to almost every person. From drunk driving to aggravated murder, a conviction can lead to a criminal record that negatively impacts your future. How you respond to law enforcement officers who arrest and question you can...

If you have watched movies, TV or listened to the radio, then it is likely that you have heard the term double jeopardy in reference to criminal trials. Double jeopardy is part of a clause written into the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution that protects you from...

It seems like common sense that you would want a lawyer to represent you if you are charged with a crime. It is not for nothing that the Constitution provides a right to be represented by counsel in a criminal case. However, for a variety of reasons, many people...

While the first of April is considered a day filled with pranks, the news of long-awaited asset forfeiture reform was no joke when Gov. Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 1044. Prior to the Florida governor affixing his signature to the legislation, civil forfeiture was...

Javaris Crittenton, a former star at Georgia Tech, who played three seasons in the NBA, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Wednesday morning for killing a 23-year-old mother of four back in August 2011. Crittenton was sentenced to 23 years in prison as part of a plea...

I-4 is well known for being one of the most dangerous highways in the U.S. It's not surprising when Orlando residents hear about serious car crashes, but this latest tragic event is still a shocker. A woman made a sudden U-turn on I-4 and drove westbound in the...

Being a college student comes with a lot of freedom, plus a lot of pressure. Over in Orlando, at the University of Central Florida, a surprisingly new kind of problem has risen. While it's not uncommon for some college students to be arrested, there now seems to be a...