State & Federal Criminal Defense
State & Federal Criminal Defense
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Most people think of social media as a casual place to share photos and opinions. But federal law enforcement agencies monitor online activity more closely than many people realize. What you post, share or send can become evidence in a criminal case. In some...
Most people charged with vehicular manslaughter in Florida expect to face state court. However, depending on where the crash happened and who was involved, what starts as a Florida state charge can quickly become a federal case. Understanding the difference could...
Cryptocurrency has created a whole new world of financial opportunity. As such, federal law enforcement has been keeping a close eye on the sector. Many people think the decentralized nature of crypto puts it out of reach of the law. But federal agencies have put...
Federal land exists throughout Florida in a surprising number of places. National parks, military bases, federal courthouses, post offices, federal office buildings, Veterans Affairs facilities and certain protected wildlife areas may all fall under federal...
Many people believe that being arrested by federal officers is similar to being detained by local police. Think again. Many people cuffed by Orlando police can walk out of the 33rd Street jail in a few hours after paying a set fee under the standard bond schedule. The...
No one wants to get a letter from Uncle Sam. Getting a mailing from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could mean you simply need to adjust a minor mistake on your tax return or something more serious. For those who fear something more serious, one of your first...
Step past the gates of a military base, stroll through a national park or walk into a federal courthouse and you're no longer under Florida law. You're on federal ground. If you're arrested there, the legal process changes significantly—who charges you, where you're...
A single phone call with false information can lead to armed police surrounding an innocent family's home. This dangerous prank, called "swatting," often makes headlines because of the fear it causes. But what happens legally when nobody suffers physical injuries? You...
If you're facing federal drug charges in Florida, understanding the First Step Act could significantly impact your case. This bipartisan legislation, signed into law in 2018, brought meaningful reforms to federal sentencing guidelines and prison conditions. While it...
Most people think of federal crimes as “white collar” offenses like fraud or crimes that extend across state lines, like some kidnapping cases do. They don’t realize that a DUI can be a federal offense -- until they’re charged with one. A DUI is a federal crime when...