Jury trials resumed in Florida courts on October 19th after a six-month hiatus due to concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Though many court functions have been held virtually since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the spring, trials of...
Florida law defines domestic violence as any violent action against a spouse or household member. Examples include but are not limited to aggravated assault, aggravated battery, sexual violence, stalking, kidnapping or false imprisonment. Potential legal penalties for...
Learning that a federal agency may be preparing to launch an investigation of your business or activities may be alarming. The criminal justice system follows a process, though, and the FBI explains that you have rights at every stage that may protect you from...
A Marion County man is being sought by the Florida Highway Patrol for allegedly pushing his wife in front of an oncoming tractor-trailer in Pasco County. Troopers say the suspect's wife was traveling in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Milepost 282 in the...
A Marion County man is being sought by the Florida Highway Patrol for allegedly pushing his wife in front of an oncoming tractor-trailer in Pasco County.Troopers say the suspect's wife was traveling in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Milepost 282 in the...
Aggressive law enforcement officials do not usually hesitate to file multiple charges. Individuals may find themselves facing a range of offenses related to a single event involving an allegation of drug possession. An individual may be in possession of drugs, but...
You participate in mortgage fraud when you engage in illegal activities that involve misrepresenting or misstating information on official mortgage documents. Enacted in 2009, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act expanded mortgage fraud enforcement and made...
A woman who once worked for a company that provided customer service for the Florida Prepaid College Board has been indicted on mail fraud, conspiracy to commit mail fraud and identity theft charges. A federal grand jury handed down a seven-count indictment on June 4....
A St. Petersburg man already facing charges of domestic battery from Pinellas County authorities is now charged with a Federal count of perpetrating a biological hoax after police say he coughed and spit on them while claiming to be infected with COVID-19. The...
These are extremely difficult times due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. It is difficult and traumatic for those who have sadly lost loved ones to this horrible virus. A large segment of our population is currently unemployed and worried about providing for their...
