Orlando Criminal Defense Law Blog
What is wage theft?
Wage theft is one of the most common workplace violations happening today. Wage theft is a general term used for when employers do not pay employees all the wages they are lawfully required to pay. According to the National Consumer League, there are several ways that...
A Florida case offers a clear example of how wire fraud works
Wire fraud can occur in any industry, but healthcare is a common target. In a recently tried case, a woman in Port St. Lucie, FL, used her healthcare billing jobs to redirect insurance payments for her own use. The deception began in May 2014 and continued through...
How can you defend a drug possession charge?
If someone is facing a drug possession charge in Florida, he or she has reason to worry. The penalties can be severe and life changing. Understanding some common defense tactics may help prepare for court. According to FindLaw, drug possession refers to the custody...
Florida inventor’s claims result in allegations of fraud
Florida residents include a variety of eccentric entrepreneurs and inventors, and without private investors, they might never acquire the funds necessary to manufacture their products. Their ventures, however, may require committing a great deal of time and resources...
Defenses to involuntary manslaughter
Florida and federal law recognize several types of homicide, which range from first-degree murder to voluntary and involuntary manslaughter. While the end result of each type of crime is the same — the untimely death of one individual at the hands of another — the...
How does the court determine competence to stand trial?
To face criminal charges in a Florida court, you must have the mental capability of understanding the charges against you and being able to be an active part of your own defense. You need to not suffer from a mental condition that renders you unable to comprehend what...
How does the state define sexual battery?
Each state has its own definition for each crime. Some of them are very similar or almost exactly the same. However, it is the details of a definition that become important if you find yourself facing a criminal charge. This is especially true when it comes to a...
How to use your Miranda rights
Miranda rights, or the right to remain silent, are familiar to everyone who has seen a crime movie or watched a cop TV show. But in an actual criminal investigation or arrest situation, it can be hard to know how to actually use those rights. Generally, Miranda rights...
Bills aim to eliminate statutes of limitations
Residents in Florida certainly understand the importance of standing up for people who have been harmed by others. However, it is always important to remember that a person accused of harming another may actually be the person who was harmed. Not every accusation of a...
3 internet crimes punishable by Florida law
As technology continues to improve at nearly exponential rates, the havoc someone can wreak can be detrimental to both a business and its customers. Florida takes cybercrimes very seriously and has developed laws for handling individuals or groups who violate them....
