Federal

Can You Be Charged at the State and Federal Level for the Same Crime?

Many people believe that once you’ve been tried and either convicted or acquitted of a particular criminal charge, a government entity cannot prosecute you for...

Orlando Man Facing Charges Related to Capitol Riot

As a joint session of Congress was certifying the 2020 Presidential Election results on January 6, a mob outside the Capitol was breaking into the...

What Can You Do If a Friend or Relative gets Arrested by ICE

With the strict enforcement of immigration law in the United States, you might wonder what your world would look like if someone you care about...

Operation Southern Shield in Effect in Florida

  There is no shortage of aggressive drivers on Florida’s highways. Driving almost anywhere in this state can be a frustrating experience; unfortunately, venting through...

Understanding Self-Defense in Florida

Most people accept the principle that a person should protect himself from harm in life-threatening situations, even if the behavior necessary to combat the imminent...

The Truth About The FBI’s Facial Recognition Technology

The FBI quietly created a facial recognition technology which allows police and law enforcement to recognize individuals within the US without their knowledge. Now lawmakers...

Obama Issues Executive Order That Keeps Criminal Records Off Federal Job Applications

Courts Shift Handling of Minor Crimes Across USA

The Community Justice Center in San Francisco, one of about 40 across the nation, tracks minor offenses in some of the toughest areas of city....