Orlando Criminal Defense Law Blog
Differences in facing manslaughter and murder charges significant
Florida residents and visitors should understand how the law works when it comes to dealing with the unlawful death of someone else. The law draws a bold line between manslaughter and murder. While both charges are the result of unfortunate death, the implications and...
read moreBe careful to not commit accidental tax fraud
Even though tax season comes every year, it is usually always met with groans across Florida. Some taxpayers want to get the process over with as quickly as possible, which can lead to mistakes. GOBankingRates describes how a person can commit tax fraud out of...
read moreSex offender registration may not be fair in Florida
At first glance, having a sex offender registry in Florida may seem like a good idea. In fact, since 1994, the federal government has required every state to have a registry, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. States have considerable...
read moreSigns a family member has a drug addiction
Drug abuse and addiction is a common problem that impacts families across the country. A loved one may start using drugs to fulfill a need or socialize. Eventually, this can turn into tolerance, dependence and addiction. At this point, the drug consumes the person’s...
read moreDo you have a firm understanding of sexual consent?
We live in a time when we have more open and honest discussions about sexual assault and the traumatic impact it can have on men and women alike. As you navigate your dating life in Orlando, it is best to have a solid grasp of the importance of gaining consent before...
read moreCan you sue for being falsely accused?
Being falsely accused of sexual assault can ruin your life. People are very quick to judge before all the facts come to light. Even if the accuser later recants the story and says it was made up, people tend to only remember the accusations. It can impact your life in...
read moreNightclub shooting death leads to arrest of second man
Whenever a person is arrested for committing a crime in Orlando, they have the right to be assumed innocent until proven guilty. Every person is guaranteed due process by the constitution and throughout an investigation, it may be uncovered that there was more to the...
read moreWhat Florida laws say about identity theft
Everyone has a legal right to privacy and protection of personal identifying information. Florida laws regarding identity theft uphold this right. But, according to Experian, data breaches and record exposures are increasing. There are many criminal acts that can fall...
read moreDefenses for felony embezzlement in Florida
Embezzlement falls under the wider umbrella of theft crimes in Florida. Embezzlement of property valued at $300 or above could constitute a felony depending on the circumstances. A felony conviction could change your life. If you are facing felony embezzlement charges...
read moreWhat information must a person provide for the sexual offender registry?
One of the results of a conviction for a sexual crime is having to submit your information to the Florida sexual offender registry. This registry provides the public with information about you, so they can find out where you live and other details about you. The goal...
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