If drivers seem to be increasingly angry nowadays, your mind certainly is not playing tricks on you. In fact, according to information from Policy Advice, roughly 80% of Americans have experienced some type of road rage within the last year. While road rage usually...
Criminal Defense
Penalties for Medicare fraud in Florida
As a Florida healthcare professional, it is imperative to document all patient encounters and follow proper billing and coding procedures. The U.S. Department of Justice is actively cracking down on healthcare fraud by going after providers with too many questionable...
Why it’s worthwhile to get your criminal record cleared
If you are ever arrested – even if you never go to trial or get convicted of a crime – you now have a criminal record. This record stays with you for life and can create many barriers to achieving goals in the future. But it doesn’t have to. There are options under...
3 things parents need to know when their child is accused of a crime
What happens when a juvenile is arrested and charged with a crime? The incident can be startling both for the juvenile and for the parents. It is important for both parties to stay calm and make informed decisions. The steps taken now could affect the adolescent for...
Sad case of mistaken identity for South Florida man
When you think of mistaken identity in a criminal context, you may think of an eyewitness who – intentionally or accidentally – misidentifies someone as the perpetrator of a crime. Or perhaps you think of a police lineup or photo array in which the cards were...
Can social media affect my criminal case?
For most of us, social media is a convenient way to stay connected to family and friends and share many important moments in our lives. However, if law enforcement investigates you or charges you with a crime, those accounts can become valuable resources for police...
What to know if you are being charged with vehicular manslaughter
Facing charges of vehicular manslaughter is no laughing matter. Protecting yourself requires knowledge. The more information you have before a judge, the more likely you will receive a favorable ruling. The moment you face such a charge, begin educating yourself about...
A criminal record can hurt your education
If you face criminal charges, a conviction could leave you with a permanent record that will impact your life in many ways. You may not realize that a criminal conviction can specifically affect your higher education goals. Misdemeanor and felony convictions stay on...
When can taking legal drugs for medicinal purposes lead to a DUI?
When most people think about DUIs, alcohol often comes to mind, but what about the prescription drugs that you take? While taking medicine to relieve pain may seem quite different from spending a night at the bar, the effects on your driving can be similar. According...
Could using facility dogs in trial prejudice juries?
Facility dogs are used in many courtrooms across the country – including Florida. The dogs are specially trained service animals, which are frequently used to help calm child witnesses while testifying about a traumatic event in court. The dogs have been lauded for...