What Does a Criminal Record Mean for Your Employment Opportunities?
After serving time for a criminal offense, one of the hardest experiences that someone can face is getting back out into the workforce. Regardless of crime committed, a criminal record holds significant weight for employers, so it is therefore important for all job...
Domestic Violence in the Dating World
It's commonly believed that domestic abuse can only happen in instances between family members; be it spouses, child and parent, or another relation. In actuality, the moment two individuals begin dating, the same rules apply, and as such, any violence directed at a...
What You Can’t Do When A Warrant Is Out For Your Arrest
When you have a warrant out for your arrest there are certain freedoms you’re going to have to give up. The level of warrant doesn’t matter, whether it’s a misdemeanor, felony, bench warrant, or from a failure to appear in court. When you have a...
What to Do Before Hiring a Domestic Violence Attorney?
Regardless of the circumstance, being faced with criminal charges is stressful and disconcerting to those involved. This can be felt more-so in cases of domestic violence, as there is a social stigma that accompanies the claims, and that can be difficult to overcome....
Most Common Types of White Collar Crimes
While not exceedingly common, white collar crime is potentially a very large case for all involved. Due to the nature of these crimes, they are investigated by entities far larger than the local Police such as: the FBI, SEC, IRS, United States Treasury, United States...
Determining Sentencing for Juvenile Cases
Committing a crime while under the age of eighteen places you in the category of a juvenile, and while this carries with it significantly reduced penalties from those of an adult, it's still not an experience one wants to have. When determining the severity of your...
Know the Differences Between the Types of DUI Charges
In our society, it's common knowledge about what a DUI is and how it can affect your life. However, where there ends up being some confusion is the definition of the other types of DUI, because most people don't know that there are other types. Driving Under the...
Know the Different Types of Domestic Violence Charges
The issue of domestic violence has been one on the tips of many tongues in recent months. Media coverage of the problem is at an all-time high, and we're seeing commercials that speak to the dangers and reality that accompanies domestic violence. Suffice it to say,...
Burglary and the Different Degrees of Felony Charges in Florida
In the State of Florida, few crimes carry as heavy a weight as burglary. Not only can it mean that your entire future is at risk, but it's assured that you will have a tarnished reputation to go along with pretty severe punishments. One thing to consider when...
Breaking down the Different Types of Drug Crimes in Florida
In the state of Florida, there is nothing that is taken so seriously as drug crime. Views of the State suggest that drugs are the leading cause for majority of criminal activity. As such, the severity of the drug crime and the penalties that come with are drastically...
Questions to Ask a DUI Attorney before You Hire One
Getting a DUI is a stressful experience, and many people who receive them are unfamiliar with what they should do next. While the obvious answer is to seek out a professional DUI attorney, the choice isn't always as easy. There are actually a handful of questions that...
What to do as a First Time Offender in Florida?
Stress, worry, concern, and uncertainty; these are common words associated with an arrest for a criminal case, but they are increased tenfold when it's a first time offense. Often times when we see a first time offender come in, they aren't sure what the future holds...