Orlando Criminal Defense Law Blog
What are the types of murder charges in Florida?
Florida law defines three types of murder charges depending on the circumstances of the case. The state designates penalties for each degree based on the severity of the crime and other factors. Review these categories and the possible legal consequences if convicted...
What part do emotional and verbal abuse play in domestic violence?
Recently, your significant other accused you of domestic violence, which led to criminal charges. You did not raise a hand against your partner, but what do you know about verbal and emotional abuse? With help from the Office on Women's Health, you can understand the...
Vehicular homicide charges for the death of an unborn fetus
Because most cars weigh about 4,000 pounds and can move at high rates of speed, vehicles pose some danger to drivers, passengers, pedestrians and others. If a person drives a motor vehicle recklessly and causes someone’s death, he or she may face charges for vehicular...
Drug-assisted homicide charges prove controversial in Florida
Opioid abuse is a clear crisis in this country. While many argue that addicts require treatment, not incarceration, a law in Florida aims to punish those responsible for distributing drugs with a first-degree murder charge. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the...
Excusable homicide in Florida
When a person is involved in an event that results in the death of another person, a variety of criminal charges may apply. Many details relating to the event may be involved in determining the nature of any charges. The laws in the state of Florida recognize that not...
Florida man faces assault charges after census worker encounter
The 2020 census is a big time for strange social encounters. Volunteers cold-calling and knocking on doors for household information can feel invasive to some. ABC News reports on a man who drew his gun against a person he believed was a trespasser. Property defense...
What are the Florida laws about ponzi schemes?
While Ponzi schemes are a type of financial fraud, Florida actually prohibits these operations under the gambling laws. Also called a pyramid scheme, a Ponzi scheme is an operation that promises exponential profits with limited to no financial risk from signing new...
Discussing criminal records in a job search
Spending time in jail, serving a probation sentence and more may be some of the things a person experiences after a criminal arrest and conviction. Unfortunately, those may not be the only penalties a defendant must navigate as he or she works to rebuild a positive...
Defining “fraud”
People in Florida hear the word "fraud" and might immediately assume it to be a well-defined offense that whomever accused of it may have no justification for. Yet that may not always be the case. Indeed, even defining what constitutes fraud can be extremely...
3 FAQs about facing tax fraud charges
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is responsible for both collecting taxes and investigating potential attempts by individuals or businesses to avoid paying their lawful share. When taxpayers fail to provide full and accurate information about their finances or fail...
