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Florida Finally Follows Suit With Texting and Driving Legislation

While Florida is a fairly Liberal state in most areas, as of April 2013, Florida was one of the last five states in the country...

State Effectively Targets Prescription Drug Trade

Drug Offenses

The prescription drug epidemic escalated across the nation about 10 years ago. Sometimes called “hillbilly heroin” – people began prescription drug use to satisfy old...

“Taser Happy” Officers No Longer Under Watchful Eye

Criminal Defense

For six years, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has been under the watchful eye of the U.S. Department of Justice for their handling of Tasers....

Child pornography Sentencing Disparities Highlighted in Recent Study

Child Pornography

The Internet has increasingly informed Americans’ approaches to daily life in recent years. From shopping to how business is conducted, from interpersonal communication styles to...

Pushing the Limits of Freedom of Speech

Legal Rights

“Mugshot websites,” the sites that make money by showing photos of arrested criminals, might be a thing of the past if one Florida legislator has...

Gambling Scheme Hits Florida’s Top Government Officials

Theft

Arrests in Seminole County for Gambling and Racketeering for cases arising out of Internet Casinos connected to Allied Veterans are shaking the nonprofit world. These...

Notice to Appear For a Possession Charge

Criminal Charges

Getting a citation or notice to appear for Possession of marijuana citations are deceptive. Recently, an attorney with The Umansky Law Firm got out of a meeting...

Dwight Howard and Disorderly Conduct at the Amway Center

Celebrities

Dwight Howard is coming back to town tonight to grace us with his presence. After departing Orlando on a sour note, he comes back for...

Favorable Result for Firefighter Facing Multiple Charges

Second Chance

Some cases require an extremely close look at actual facts in order to show the jury the whole story. In the case of Dean Erlandson,...

Florida Still the Eye of the Storm for Tax Identity Fraud

Florida Laws

Florida has been named one of the top states in the nation in the recent tax identity fraud tsunami. The IRS has found fraud tax forms from...