Slowly throughout the country marijuana laws are being relaxed and in more and more locations recreational marijuana is becoming legal. Also, in many states, including Florida, medical marijuana is legal. However, recreational use of marijuana is still illegal in...
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Don’t let fraudulent misrepresentation derail your business
Whether you’re facing violent crime charges like murder or manslaughter, or domestic violent charges stemming from a verbal altercation turned physical, there’s a lot on the line in your case. Given that a criminal conviction can threaten you with prison time and a...
What constitutes the crime of burglary in Florida?
When we see burglary on movies or television, we may see a door being violently kicked down and the criminal entering the property and stealing something valuable. Under Florida law, though, the crime of burglary need not be so nefarious. What constitutes burglary in...
Options exist to defend theft charges
A charge of theft can feel serious for a Florida resident who is unsure of how to protect their own rights and interests. While it is not possible to make guarantees under the law or regarding the outcomes of specific cases, it can benefit some individuals to seek the...
Police arrest man in connection with fatal Bartow shooting
Police had been on the hunt for the perpetrator of a fatal shooting that took place last November in Bartow. Those who witnessed the homicide, which took place on Osprey Lane, said the shooter fled in a pickup truck.That man was recently arrested. Using descriptions...
How domestic violence charges can impact the accused
Being accused of domestic violence can have a significant impact on an accused individual’s life. Domestic violence charges can restrict the ability of the accused individual to be in their own home or with certain members of their family. Domestic violence charges...
Insurance fraud charges can affect many Floridians
Most residents of Polk County have some dealings with an insurance company. In fact, insurance may play a larger role in a person’s life than one might believe. Aside from auto and property insurance, most Floridians, or their providers, will file health insurance...
Local faces multiple violent crime charges
When arguments between loved ones occur, they often escalate, and sometimes, quickly and unfortunately, occasionally violently. This is why domestic violence is such a common problem in our state, which occurred recently in Polk County. The incident According to the...
Cleaning lady charged for allegedly stealing $100K worth of items from assisted living facility
A news that appeared recently in several local news outlets is about one Tampa-area cleaning lady, employed at Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay, who has been arrested on charges of stealing more than $100k worth of valuables from elderly residents. According to the...
Soliciting prostitution charges dropped against Kraft
Sex offenses have serious legal and financial penalties and can also impact your reputation. New England Patriot’s owner and billionaire Robert Kraft was charged for soliciting prostitution in Jupiter Florida over several days in Jan. 2019. But the case was dismissed...