Criminal Law

No matter how much it may ruin you, you must always tell the truth to the authorities. Case in point...The girlfriend of a suspect, wanted in connection to a hit and run crash that led to a death, is now charged with perjury and tampering with evidence. Investigators...

It's bad enough you lose your freedom when you are sentenced to some lengthy jail time, but losing all hope when it comes to finding work, after prison, is just as awful. When you have a criminal record it is not easy to find a job. Even if the charges are dropped or...

Coming to the "Sunshine State" means a vacation full of fun. Of course, nothing ruins a FL vacation like being arrested. Forget about having to spend your free time dealing with the police and making bail, you also have to worry about taking additional time off from...

We live in a very gun-aware society. So while this story doesn't sound too serious, you must remember the kind of world we live in today. Daytona Beach police arrested a student after he allegedly brought his BB gun onto the Daytona State College and brandished the...

When you are in legal hot water you want the best defense possible. That sometimes means having to pay a hefty price for your freedom. A top notch defense lawyer isn't cheap, but it's for a good reason. When you can't afford to hire a lawyer, the court can...

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...

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...

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...

No matter who you are, or what you do in life, if your spouse has been murdered you can expect to be a suspect. Case in point: Michael Jace, an actor in Los Angeles, was arrested on Monday night and held on suspicion of killing his wife, who was found...

The music industry can be a real killer, but nothing like this lead singer.Tim Lambesis, lead singer for the band As I Lay Dying, was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot to kill his wife. Last February, the singer pleaded guilty to...