Recent Posts in the Criminal Defense Category

• What Is Civil Asset Forfeiture? A Quick Guide
  Mar 9, 2018
  If you’ve been paying attention to current events at all over the last year or so, you’ve probably heard the term “civil asset forfeiture” being ...
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• A Basic Primer on Search & Seizure Laws
  Feb 22, 2018
  Most people know that when law enforcement want to search you or your home, you have the right to tell them to go get a warrant. But what does that ...
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• How Expungements & Record Sealing Work
  Dec 28, 2017
  Criminal records can haunt people for the rest of their lives. If you’ve been convicted of a crime, any potential employer or landlord could conduct a ...
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• Do Police Need a Warrant to Make an Arrest?
  Nov 20, 2017
  America’s criminal laws and criminal justice system are built on principles that protect the rights of individuals, suspects, and defendants. These ...
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• The Right to Remain Silent: Do Officers Need to Read Miranda Rights?
  Nov 17, 2016
  The only time it is necessary for police officers to inform someone of their Miranda rights is if they are going to take that individual into custody ...
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• Florida Man Sentenced for DUI Manslaughter After a Fatal Accident
  Dec 1, 2015
  Earlier this month, a 21-year-old Florida man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for driving under the influence of alcohol, killing a passenger, and ...
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• Information on DUIs and Traffic Violations for Commercial Drivers in Florida
  Nov 10, 2015
  Obtaining a driver’s license is something nearly every person does when they become of age. On the other hand, much fewer people acquire their right ...
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• Increased Police Presence May Result in More Halloween DUI Arrests
  Oct 20, 2015
  Halloween is next weekend, and for many the scariest part of the holiday may be a DUI stop. That’s because law enforcement agencies throughout Volusia ...
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