No matter your age, the criminal justice system is structured similarly: You are arrested, formally charged with a crime, and then thrust in the court system.  After that, you either fight the allegation in a court of law or make … more

Many otherwise, perfectly law-abiding adults have a softening attitude towards some drugs like marijuana.  With such a casual regard towards it reflected in the mainstream and marijuana seemingly on an inevitable course towards legality throughout the country, it is easy … more

The law in Florida recognizes that human beings sometimes can make errors.  A one time, lapse in judgment should not stigmatize a person’s reputation forever.  A person that concludes a one-time arrest may be eligible for sealing and expunging criminal … more

Most people go through life without ever getting into any sort of significant, legal trouble.  That means if there is a rare situation where there is a criminal allegation at a misdemeanor level, the naiveté of the first time allegation … more

If you find yourself the subject of one of the thousands of criminal investigations that occur in Miami- Dade County, your initial impulse may be to turn to friends and family for support and advice.  This is natural, but you … more

The “white collar crimes” that Broward County, the State of Florida, and the federal government investigate can be ambiguous or confusing.  Economic crimes can be difficult to define unless you are very familiar with the finer points of the law, … more

When it comes to interacting with law enforcement, most people do not normally consider such an encounter until they find themselves in a situation that attracts police attention.  Such scenarios often come when least expected so people are caught off … more