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Giving away leftover prescription pills can lead to drug charges

Doctors have to estimate how much medication to give someone. With the exception of certain drugs that require a specific dose for a set amount of time, like antibiotics, the need for medication often...

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3 times when Happy Hour could lead to drunk driving charges

Bars and restaurants in Florida offer happy hour specials both to tempt locals and to draw tourist traffic. Few things inspire people to patronize a business more effectively than discounted alcoholic...

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What are the 2 main kinds of mortgage fraud?

There are many kinds of financial or banking fraud that occur, including fraud related to mortgages. These large financial instruments take decades to pay off and involve a company making a large...

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When can a juvenile be tried as an adult in Florida?

As a parent, you naturally want to protect your child from all the danger out there in the world, but that gets harder and harder as they age and start developing a sense of independence. Once that...

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How a traffic stop could lead to prescription drug charges

There are dozens of laws in Florida and at the federal level that aim to reduce the proliferation of dangerous drugs and deter drug abuse. Unfortunately, the desire to prevent people from illegally...

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Special accountants can help those facing white-collar charges

White-collar criminal charges are generally financial crimes. An assortment of different state and federal charges fall into this expansive category. Various types of fraud, insider trading and...

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Can Florida pursue assault charges if no one is injured?

Violent criminal charges carry significant social stigma. Many employers, educational institutions and landlords deny opportunities to those with a conviction for a violent offense on their record....

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What are the licensing penalties for a Florida DUI conviction?

The Florida criminal courts see a large number of driving under the influence (DUI) cases every year. People get arrested because they cause crashes or fail a breath test during a traffic stop. The...

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What should you know about cocaine charges in Florida?

In Florida, cocaine-related offenses are taken very seriously. The state imposes strict laws and penalties to combat the use and distribution of this controlled substance. Cocaine charges can range...

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What are possible defenses against embezzlement?

Embezzlement is a form of financial fraud that involves a person wrongfully appropriating funds or property entrusted to their care but owned by someone else. Typically, this crime is associated with...

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