Everyone has watched intense scenes in police dramas in which a detective melodramatically questions a suspect in an interrogation room. Popular films and TV shows often depict a dark and dingy interview room lit by a single spotlight, complimented by a two-way mirror and a shouting match. But are the portrayals seen in movies and…
The nation’s criminal justice system has many moving parts that can sometimes be confusing and difficult to follow, especially when it comes to drug crime laws. For example, many people think of drug distribution and drug trafficking as interchangeable terms. However, there are a few very crucial distinctions between the two. If you’re facing drug…
In the state of Florida, a person can be charged with exposure of sexual organs—also known as indecent exposure—for a variety of reasons ranging from nude sun-bathing to streaking to public urination. However, in many situations, the prosecutor is obligated to provide evidence that the defendant had lascivious intent in their actions. Every person’s case…
If you’ve been arrested for a criminal offense in Florida, the consequences can not only take a toll on your mental health, social life, finances, and job, but you may also have to endure court appearances, fines, and a suspension or revocation of your license. The latter, license suspension, is one of the most dreaded…
The coronavirus pandemic has spawned enormous changes from public health crises and disrupting schooling to economic distress and high unemployment. Perhaps one of the most fascinating shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic has been the fluctuation of crime. At the onset of the pandemic in early 2020, even before stay-at-home orders were issued in many places,…
Sex offender registration is considered to be a “collateral consequence” of convictions of sexual crimes in Florida. This means that the courts don’t have to warn you that you could be required to register as a sex offender by pleading guilty or after conviction. Therefore, many defendants don’t realize that by pleading guilty, they are…
Learning that you’re facing criminal charges in Florida can be frightening, especially if you were intoxicated or otherwise impaired and have no recollection of the crime itself. Fortunately, it’s a longstanding legal principle in Florida that someone shouldn’t be guilty of committing a crime if they weren’t conscious of their actions. In situations where involuntary…
In the last several decades, the term “designated driver” has become a buzzword for responsible drinking. A designated driver is a member of a group who abstains from alcohol in order to drive the others safely. When friends go out, it’s not uncommon for everyone involved to agree ahead of time on that one person…
A conviction for any criminal offense can involve challenging statutory consequences and a permanent criminal record. Criminal convictions can limit a person’s ability to find employment, attain child custody, immigrate, and regain their driving privileges, among other challenges that may negatively affect their life. The anxiety and complications surrounding a criminal record are only heightened…
In today’s day and age, we rely on technology more than ever. Phones, computers, and tablets play a massive role in our lives, and many will find it hard to remember when their device wasn’t a part of their everyday life. Your cell phone, in particular, is perhaps used more than any other device in…
