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The media reports that Jeffrey Garcia, aged 28, has had several charges laid against him in relation to forcing two young women to strip and take part in prostitution. These crimes allegedly took place at a couple of Miami strip clubs and also include possession of marijuana, human trafficking and taking the proceeds from prostitution. […]
Jean Coty Ridore, the Principal at the North Miami Adult Education Center has been arrested on corruption charges.The 38 year old, who had been employed in this position since July 2005, has been charged with grand theft, unlawful compensation and official misconduct. The authorities claim he took $1,000 worth of cash to take on an […]
Federal agents recently arrested a Miramar man for allegedly taking part in an international drug ring. He reportedly used Internet resources and the U.S. mail service to import a type of synthetic heroin known as “fentanyl” which is in circulation in Florida communities and has been claimed to be taking the lives of users in […]
This month is domestic violence awareness month. It is a time when Florida clerks of court are ready to act as a resource for anyone in the state who wishes to be protected from this type of violence. It is a time also to highlight and remind the state’s citizens how alarming domestic violence statistics […]
Facing a felony or misdemeanor charge can be one of the most stressful moments of your life. You shouldn’t have to face it alone. But you don’t want to hire just any attorney to defend you; you need the very best criminal defense attorney that you can get. 1. Should you hire a criminal defense […]
Maybe you’ve been caught shoplifting in Miami. or you’ve been unfairly accused of shoplifting in Hialeah, Coral Gables, Aventura or Coconut Grove. Either way, there’s a good chance the police will get involved. Take it from Miami criminal defense attorney Albert Quirantes: there’s a lot that the cops and store personnel will do to try […]
Possession of cocaine is treated very seriously in Florida, as a University of Miami student found out in August of 2015. Perhaps in hindsight rather naively, he decided to play a joke on the university’s administration just before one of their routine searches for drugs in student dorms. The young man, Harrington, spread rails of […]
The stand your ground defense legislation will be used to defend a man who shot and killed another man in a disagreement about the use of a cell phone in a Florida movie theater. Curtis Reeves, now aged 73, is a retired Tampa police captain. He faces a second-degree murder charge for the part he […]
Everyone knows Miranda … or at least what they’ve seen about it on TV. Whether you’re watching Law & Order or Hill Street Blues, you’ll hear a police officer warn the suspect that he has the right to remain silent as soon as they put the handcuffs on. But is that really how it works? […]
There are two laws in Florida that center on insurance responsibilities. As a driver, you must deal with these responsibilities because there is little excuse for being uninsured. Florida is a No-Fault State for Auto Insurance In Florida, you must purchase no-fault auto insurance before you drive. There are two minimum insurance coverages that are […]
What Is Vehicular Homicide and How Does DUI Affect It? Vehicular homicide is a serious crime that combines two factors: 1. Your driving was reckless, not just negligent; and 2. A person died as a direct result of your reckless driving. The difference between ‘reckless’ and ‘negligent’ is an important one. To be judged as […]
Sex trafficking is a serious offense in Florida. If you are being investigated or have been charged and are awaiting trial, you should immediately seek the help of a criminal defense attorney like Albert Quirantes Esq. who is experienced in helping defendants get a just outcome at a trial. Recently in South Florida, a man […]
👩⚖️ The Supreme Court is set to hear pivotal cases this Monday, spotlighting the intricate balance between government and social media giants. The focus? The controversial laws from Texas and Florida aimed at regulating content on platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). 📜 The essence of the debate lies in whether these laws infringe […]
People often think if they borrow an item from someone, whether a work colleague or a friend, that this can never be considered a criminal offence. Unfortunately life isn’t quite as simple as that. Even if you have asked a friend if you can borrow one of their valuable items you could be accused of […]
Rape, or unwanted sexual harassment, is not uncommon in Florida. As long as the incident is reported and investigated without delay and the perpetrator is charged s/he will end up in court to face the charge in no time at all. Rape is one of those intentional crimes that instil fear in the victim. So […]
The use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has been controversial for a long time but finally Florida recognized that it had to change its laws in relation to this use of the drug. This without a doubt made Florida patients happy as they can now legally obtain it to help relieve the pain from a […]
Everyone likes to believe they live in a country that promotes freedom of speech but does this apply to what we post online? Many internet forums and social media platforms are free to access and use. More often than not they are used to share positive information and rarely are threats against individuals posted on […]
