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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 […]
Twenty seven year veteran South Florida criminal defense lawyer and founder of CriminalDefendant.com, Albert Quirantes, was just inducted into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Lawyers organization. Only the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet the most stringent qualifications as a criminal defense trial lawyer or civil trial lawyer are invited […]
A Gainesville Florida resident, 38 year old Stephen W. Maxwell, was arrested when it was reported to police that the man had used a “Discover” credit card belonging to his father without prior permission. He allegedly spent at least $44,000 over a period spanning more than 12 months. It has been reported that he undertook […]
Miami was the first court system in the entire nation to set up a drug court. This began back in 1989 with the 11th Judicial Circuit Court. This program is part of what the city and state consider a diversion program that will stop drug seeking behavior and use before it progresses and becomes a […]
Recently, Devonte Levoris Pace, along with some associates, walked up to a group of men near a bar in the Florida Panhandle, pulled out guns and stole cash valued at $600 dollars. There was little more that the victims could do than hand over their wallets and continue on their way thinking to themselves that […]
A kid who stole a car from an 89 year old man at a gas station recently was only 12 years old and had been arrested 20 times already. He has been arrested again and charged with grand theft auto. Grand theft auto is a very serious charge for anyone 18 years old and over […]
Florida courts do not appoint attorneys when someone is arrested. They don’t appoint one until someone has been accused and they show that they are indigent for costs. This is why so many people end up in the court system in the first place. Cops have excellent methods, and they are legally allowed to lie […]
If you are about to be arrested anywhere in Florida, even if you think you are about to be arrested, it is not a smart idea to refuse or resist arrest. Resisting arrest in Florida is a crime and you can be punished for resisting arrest, even if you haven’t done anything wrong. An arrest […]
Recently, state representative for Howey-in-the-Hills, Anthony Sabatini, filed a bill in Florida named “constitutional carry” or HB 273, that would permit gun owners to be in possession of their weapons openly in public without the need for a license. This is possible at the moment in sixteen other states. It would permit a lawful gun […]
To get a search warrant in Florida, a law enforcer must submit a request for one from a magistrate or judge. The request needs to be accompanied by an affidavit which has been sworn by the officer involved in the request. This includes information that provides the foundation for probable cause for wanting the search […]
When we normally think of drug crimes they are typically linked to illegal products like cocaine, meth and heroin. These are minor when it comes to the illegal distribution of prescription drugs. Often people are apprehended and charged with illegally possessing a prescription drug under the terms ‘doctor shopping’ and ‘pill mill’ pain clinics. However, […]
An arrest takes place when police officers believe they should take a suspect into custody. It has officially taken place when the suspect is not able to walk away from the event freely. The Fourth Amendment in the U.S. Constitution authorizes an arrest only if the police officer has “probable cause” that a crime has […]
Security guards working in stores in Florida may detain a person if they suspect him/her of shoplifting, but only until the arrival of the police. In Florida, the law states that any merchant who can confirm probable cause that a retail theft has been committed by a person may detain the offender for a reasonable […]
The answer is a qualified “yes.” Florida has brought in a new law this year allowing school districts the option of arming teachers to try and prevent mass shootings in schools, or at least dealing with a shooter if such a situation arises. As schools open up for a new school year, though, it seems […]
Sexting is the name for what some people think is quite an innocuous practice. When consenting adults send each other saucy text messages, there is nothing legally wrong with it. Of course, it might become a nuisance, even intimidating, if you happen to be on the receiving end of a stream of unsolicited text messages, […]
