State & Federal Criminal Defense
State & Federal Criminal Defense
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There is a lack of representation of Black, indigenous and people of color in court rooms, which results in negative outcomes for these populations. Studies have shown that 95% of prosecutors in Florida and around the country are white. Studies of racial demographics...
Courts in Florida and throughout the country have to take allegations of domestic abuse seriously. If they don't, there is a chance that future victims won't have any method of holding their abusers accountable for their actions. Each year, it is estimated that...
Individuals who are in situations of violence being perpetrated by an intimate partner are encouraged to seek help. Counselors and other professionals in this realm understand that each situation is different and requires its own exit strategy. Domestic violence is a...
You may have seen signs in businesses stating that establishments have the right to refuse to serve people for certain reasons. While they cannot refuse to serve people because of their race, sex, disability, creed or national origin, Florida law does give them the...
A Florida man was taken into custody on drug possession charges in December 2015 after Orlando Police Department officers claimed that suspicious white crystals in his car were methamphetamine. The officers came to this conclusion after using a field drug-testing kit,...
While the term domestic violence isn't new, many Florida residents don't understand what domestic violence really means. Read on to learn what domestic violence is, the types of domestic violence, and what individuals should do if they have a domestic violence case....
When driving in Florida, being pulled over by law enforcement can be a fearful experience. During a traffic stop, there is no objective way to predict what might happen. This is true whether the driver was doing something illegal or not. Regardless of the...
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...
Sadly, incidents associated with domestic violence occur often in Florida. Law enforcement may respond to a neighbor's 911 call after the neighbor heard a violent argument escalate into physical violence. Upon arriving on the scene, the police offices may discover...
Attorneys in Florida and elsewhere may use leading questions in an effort to shape a narrative. Leading questions are almost always answered with a yes or a no, but that is not always the case. Generally speaking, attorneys are not allowed to use this type of question...