Criminal Defense

Osceola County to Host Fugitive Safe Surrender Event

Next week the Osceola County Sheriff’s Department will be offering anyone with outstanding warrants the opportunity to surrender safely. Those who decide to show up...

A Closer Look at the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

Anyone who eagerly tunes in each week to watch a favorite television crime drama has more than likely gained a passing knowledge of everything from...

Examining your privacy rights as they relate to your smartphone – II

In our last post, we discussed how the Supreme Court of the United States handed down a historic decision this past summer in Riley v....

Do You Have a Right to Cell Phone Privacy

If you ever take a moment to look around you at work, at the store, on the bus or even in your own home, chances...

Will this be the year lawmakers finally repeal the cohabitation law?

If you were to parse through the Florida statutes, there’s a very good chance you would find not only arcane laws, but also laws drafted...

Understanding More About the Baker Act

The idea that you could possibly be detained by state officials against your will in the absence of some sort of alleged criminal activity probably...

What constitutes an alibi when it comes to criminal defense?

Allegations of criminal activities can lead to life-altering consequences for people in Florida, including jail time, fines and other penalties. However, all people are presumed...

The Most Ridiculous Laws In America | Part 2

Overview of the self-defense plea in a criminal assault charge

Anyone can be accused of a criminal offense. Before a sentence is imposed, a person accused of a crime will often be subjected to a trial to...

Central Florida Woman Dismembered and Cooked Neighbor

Central Florida resident, Angela Stoldt is facing some serious penalties after killing her neighbor James Scheaffer in April 2013. Recent court documents detail the murder...