Anyone who is considering ending their marriage should take steps in advance to prepare for divorce. Deciding to divorce is a major decision and shouldn't be taken lightly. Instead, people should carefully consider whether they truly want to get divorced before filing...
Year: 2021
What are Ponzi and pyramid schemes?
Two common types of white-collar crime in Florida are Ponzi and pyramid schemes. While both of these are types of financial fraud, they involve different types of conduct. Being convicted of engaging in either of these crimes can result in substantial fines, prison...
Understanding the basics of embezzlement
White-collar crime in Florida often comes with major consequences. Embezzlement occurs when an individual uses funds entrusted to them for personal use. The embezzler holds the right to the funds, but they do not have the right to use them for unauthorized purposes....
Exceptions to the Miranda rule
Florida residents who watch television shows like “NCIS” and “Blue Bloods” will likely be familiar with the wording of the Miranda warning, but they may not know that police officers are not always required to inform suspects about their constitutional rights. The...
The rise of “gray divorce”
Many people may think of divorce as something that happens in the earlier part of a person's life or after just a few years of marriage. In fact, Florida couples who have been married for decades also may split up. The divorce rate of couples over 50 is twice as high...
What is the best way to answer a divorce petition?
When a couple in Florida begins divorce proceedings, one spouse might file first and then ensure that the other spouse legally receives a copy of the divorce petition. Once that petition is delivered, the receiving spouse has the choice to either answer the petition...
When can you qualify for community service?
Many Florida residents perceive community service as getting away lightly when convicted on a criminal charge, but this can easily be flawed thinking. Community service in lieu of jail time or a significant fine is a serious issue with the court, and all attorneys...
Dr. Dre ordered to find new divorce attorneys
It seems like there is a new celebrity divorce story in the news every day, whether it is Kelley Clarkson, Kim Kardashian, Kanje or Dr. Dre. We are constantly bombarded with these stories, and the recent news from the Dr. Dre and Nicole Young divorce case is yet...
Three Polk County deputies arrested for evidence tampering
Police officers often have access to significant amounts of cash and valuable personal property when they investigate a suspected crime. Suspects leave such items behind if they are arrested. While the vast majority of officers resist the temptation to take possession...
Police arrest several people in alleged drug ring
Authorities working in another part of Florida have now arrested several people whom they say were involved in trafficking different types of drugs. Police accused the people of working together to sell different types of drugs, including crack and heroin. The people...