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If you drive regularly, the odds are pretty good that you’ll get a speeding or other traffic ticket at some point in your life. There’s also a decent chance that you’ll get a second traffic ticket, or a third, or more. Even the most careful drivers are not immune from being pulled over. Many people […]

Parenting is hard work. Keeping your children safe, helping them stay out of trouble, and building good character and habits require constant effort. But as all parents (and anyone who once was a kid) know, parenting can involve disciplining your kid when they misbehave. Parental discipline can take many forms. It can involve a stern […]

You are having a pleasant afternoon in your South Florida home when there is an unexpected knock on your door. You open the door to see several police officers on your front steps advising you that they have a warrant to search your house. What do you do? You may be wondering why the police […]

In this country there is the voluntary declaration of taxes. That is, the taxpayer is responsible for filing his annual tax return after the end of the year. The government expects you to be honest on your tax returns, but they also have sophisticated ways to detect fraud. There are also very generous tax laws […]

You were convicted or pled guilty to a crime here in South Florida. You’ve served your time or paid your fines, or maybe your sentence included neither of these. But you now find yourself on probation; the last step in putting this ordeal behind you. So long as you follow the terms the judge imposed […]

The holidays are upon us and that means that holiday parties are upon us as well. Office parties, gatherings of families and friends, New Year’s Eve festivities – these annual events almost always have one thing in common: booze. Statistics show that the number drunk driving accidents, injuries, and deaths spike during the holiday season. […]

You’ve been deprived of sleep for over a day, locked in a cramped and hot room, unable to communicate with friends or family. For most of that time, someone has been screaming at you, accusing you of things you didn’t do, telling you lies about what others have said. After all of that, how clear […]

The long arm of the law can grab you years or even decades after you’ve committed a crime. But with the exception of the most violent crimes, Florida prosecutors only have a limited amount of time within which to file criminal charges against you. Statutes of limitations are laws which set forth time periods within […]

An individual or business entity that is charged with criminal activity requires professional guidance from a professional criminal lawyer. However, if you are looking to select a criminal lawyer in Miami, here are some pointers to find adequate legal representation. Research It is extremely important to find an experienced criminalo defense lawyer. You don’t want […]

A criminal defense attorney is someone you seek out to build a solid defense strategy when you are being investigated or have been accused of a crime. The defense attorney has the skills to design a solid plan in order to assist you if you have been charged with a criminal case. A good criminal […]

If you have been caught stealing something that’s not yours in Miami, the potential consequences and penalties will depend on what you stole, who you stole it from, how you stole it, and how much it was worth. But no matter what you are accused of stealing, criminal theft charges can result in serious penalties, […]

It is generally not a good idea to be rude or shout profanities at police officers. It is also generally not a crime and should not result in your arrest. Unless you are threatening the police officer or are using “fighting words” to incite a violent response from the officer, police should not arrest you […]

Domestic violence in Florida is a serious criminal offense with consequences to match. But it is also unique in terms of how quickly law enforcement and the justice system can move against you. Based on allegations alone, you could be put behind bars and stripped of important rights, including the right to see your children. […]

The three major credit reporting agencies, Experian, Equifax and TransUnion agreed to the new policy in a legal settlement with thirty-one state attorneys general last year. The credit bureaus will eliminate reporting debts that did not arise from a contract or agreement by the consumer to pay as of June 15, 2016, such as tickets […]

The 4th of July, 1776 is a day that represents our “Declaration of Independence” from Great Britain. It’s our birthday as a nation. But many don’t know that the American revolution actually began in April of 1775. The first draft of the Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson in June of 1776. The […]