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- My mugshots appear online. What can I do?
- When can police use police dogs?
- I am a law student and have been charged or convicted of a crime. What should I do?
- If I am a college student and get arrested, what will happen?
- What constitutes the crime of receiving, possessing, or distributing child pornography?
- What is mortgage fraud?
- If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need an attorney?
- What is the difference between probation and parole?
- Is it a crime to pass a bad check or use a cancelled credit card?
- Why have I received a grand jury subpoena?
- To conduct a search, must the police always have a warrant?
- What are the federal sentencing guidelines?
- How long does a DUI or DWI conviction stay on my record in Florida?
- Do DUI and DWI laws in Florida only apply to cars trucks and motorcycles?
- Is taking the fifth amendment a bad idea?
- What should I do if I am arrested while here on a green card?
- What is forfeiture?
- Is it important that my lawyer be part of legal organizations?
- What is the difference between a felony, a misdemeanor, and a violation?
- When does the FBI decide to investigate a matter rather than the local or state police?
- What agencies investigate white collar crime?
- This is my first shoplifting charge. Is there a chance I can go to jail?
- What are federal criminal sentences and where will I serve time?
- Can a convicted felon ever possess a firearm?
- What happens if I refuse a breath test in Florida?
- Do I need a federal attorney to fight my charges?
- What does a healthy attorney-client relationship look like?
- Even if I have not yet been charged but am only under investigation, do I still need an attorney?
- Does it matter where I was arrested, like near a school, in determining how I am charged?
- What should I do if I am asked to take a field sobriety test in Florida?
- What is a plea bargain?
- What is white-collar crime?
- Should my criminal lawyer also handle appeals?
- What is needed to obtain a search warrant in Florida?
- What if the officer says they will go easy on me if I cooperate?
- Why did my attorney ask the judge to sentence me to a year and a day instead of just a year?
- When are you under arrest?
- Why should I hire a criminal defense attorney?
- Who can own a gun under federal law?
- What should a person expect if they are arrested for drunk driving?
- I actually passed the breath test, but the police still arrested me. How is that possible?
- What happens at arraignment?
- What is a federal grand jury?
- What are the legal distinctions between possession, dealing, and trafficking controlled substances?
- Is medical marijuana legal in Florida?
- What is the difference between DUI and DWI in Florida?
- How do I know if my criminal defense lawyer is a trial lawyer?
- Do I have to be informed that I am or will be indicted at a federal grand jury hearing?
- What is a search warrant?
- What if I or a family member is arrested overseas?
- I was arrested for shoplifting. Can I be deported?
- I was arrested by the police. Am I going to have trouble with immigration?
- I was arrested at a club. What should I do?
- I just got arrested for a drunk driving in Florida. What do I do?
- I am in the United States on a visa. Will shoplifting having immigration consequences?
- How much money should I expect to pay for a criminal defense lawyer to represent me?
- How does the prosecutor decide which cases to pursue?
- How does bail work?
- How do I know if I am being investigated for federal charges?
- How can your law firm defend me if I have been arrested in the United States while on a student visa?
- How can I get my federal conviction expunged from my record?
- How can I defend myself against a charge of possession of child pornography?
- How can a lawyer help me if I have been charged with mortgage fraud?
- How can a lawyer help me if I am accused of internet solicitation and/or prostitution?
- How are shoplifting cases resolved?
- Drugs were found in my car but they are not mine. I was arrested. Do I need an attorney?
- Does possession of child pornography violate both state and federal law?
- Do you represent members of our armed forces in criminal cases?
- Do you represent law students and medical students who have been subject to disciplinary proceedings prior to graduation?
- Do I have to put up my own bail following an arrest in Florida?
- Do I have a right to an attorney when I am stopped by an officer and asked to take a field sobriety test in Florida?
- Can I represent myself in a drunk driving case? What can a drunk driving defense attorney do for me?
- Can any criminal defense lawyer defend me in a federal criminal case?
- Am I Subject to Asset Forfeiture in Drug Possession or Drug Dealing Cases?
- Can a juvenile be charged criminally as an adult?
- Are there criminal repercussions for carrying a knife?
- Are there any medical marijuana laws in Florida?
- Are federal grand jury proceedings secret?
- Are the standardized field sobriety tests accurate?
- Will possession of a weapon make my crime more serious?
- Will my medical needs be met in prison?
- Will I go to jail after being arrested for drunk driving in Florida?
- Will I be charged to speak to an attorney about my Florida drunk driving case?
- Will a drug conviction bar someone from residency?
- Why did I receive a grand jury subpoena?
- When are the police legally allowed to search me?
- What symptoms and behavior is the officer looking for during the initial detention at the scene of a DUI or DWI?
- What should I do if the FBI is investigating me or trying to contact me?
- What should I do if I was caught for shoplifting?
- What should I do if I am arrested and charged with criminal sexual internet activity involving minors?
- What must the prosecutor prove in order to prove I am guilty of shoplifting?
- What is the legal blood alcohol limit in Florida?
- What is the federal criminal process?
- What is the distinction between drug possession and intent to distribute?
- What is the best way for me to find the top drunk driving defense attorney to handle my Florida drunk driving case?
- What is restitution?
- What is a grand jury?
- What is a federal grand jury investigation?
- What is a drug schedule?
- What is a controlled substance?
- What do police officers look for when searching for drunk drivers on the highways?
- What constitutes the crime of wire fraud?
- Tell me about the use of deadly force.
- What are the legal distinctions between possession dealing and trafficking in controlled substances in Florida?
- Is there parole for people who have been convicted of a federal crime?
- Who investigates and prosecutes federal crimes?
- Is there credit for good behavior in federal prison after a federal crime conviction? If so, how does it work?
- Is there any way to fight back if I am arrested after an illegal search?
- Is my name going to be in the paper after a drunk driving arrest in Florida and what can I do about it?
- If police officers or federal agencies knock at my door with a search warrant, what should I do?
- If I drink alcohol, how much is too much?
- If I am interviewed as part of an internal company investigation, can I have my attorney present?
- If I am indicted and convicted, what sentence will I receive?
- If I am convicted of a crime, will I be taken into custody immediately?
- If an American is convicted of a crime in a foreign country, can they serve the sentence in an American prison?
- If a police officer or federal agent arrests me and wants me to give a statement, what should I do?
- IRS agents showed up unannounced and want to talk to me. What should I do?
- I was stopped by store security and accused of shoplifting What should I do?
- I was just arrested for drunk driving. Will my insurance company cancel my auto insurance policy now?
- What are my rights when charged with a crime in Florida?
- What are some examples of white-collar crimes?
- What does a target letter look like?
- What is conspiracy?
- What is bail?
- What is fraud?
- What is the difference between a federal and state crime?
- What kind of defense is possible against an entity as powerful as the federal court system?
- What makes a DUI or DWI a felony?
- Who appoints federal judges?
- Will the US government help me if I am arrested in a foreign country?
- I do not think I have done anything wrong. Why do I need a criminal defense attorney?
- If I have a professional license and get arrested, what will happen?
- I heard that federal agents are asking questions about me. What does this mean?
- Is it important that my lawyer has written articles or books in the criminal law field?
- Is refusing to let the police search me an admission of guilt?
- How can criminal charges affect my immigration status?
- How much time will I serve on my federal criminal sentence?
- Do I need a lawyer to go with me to court in a shoplifting case?
- Can I be stopped and arrested for DUI or DWI in Florida even if the vehicle was not moving?
- Can I have an attorney represent me when I am in the military?
- Can my identity be kept confidential if I want to assist law enforcement?
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- July
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- May
- What it Means to be Charged with a White Collar Crime
- What it Means to be Charged with Committing a Major Fraud Against the U.S.
- Miami Stand Your Ground Attorney
- Burglary On Ice: A Chilling Overview
- Can Private Corporate Conduct be Prosecuted?
- Solicitation to Commit a Violent Crime
- What is Corporate Fraud?
- Tampering with Consumer Products
- Federal Bank Fraud
- What is Piracy?
- April
- March
- February
- January
- 2017
- December
- Identity Theft Charges in Florida
- The Difference Between State and Federal Crimes
- Mortgage and Loan Fraud
- What Are Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges?
- Accepting/Soliciting Money to Obtain Public Office
- Exploiting the Elderly
- Hedge Fund Fraud
- The Federal Criminal Justice Process
- What Qualifies as Insurance Fraud?
- Federal Domestic Violence
- November
- Ransom-Related Offenses
- Commercial Emails and White Collar Crime
- Federal Unlawful Restraint Charges
- The Sale and Transportation of Drug Paraphernalia
- Dealing in Stolen Property
- Extortion by Force or Threat
- Selling Date Rape Drugs
- Mishandling Hazardous or Toxic Substances
- Unlawfully Procuring Bank Loans
- Aggravated Identity Theft
- Making Extortionate Extensions of Credit
- Dispensing Controlled Substances Over the Internet
- October
- Negligence vs Income Tax Fraud
- Injunctions Against Fraud
- Possession with the Intent to Sell
- Foreign Labor Contracting Fraud
- State vs Federal White Collar Crime Charges
- Drug Paraphernalia
- Failing to Certify Corporate Financial Reports
- Computer Intrusion
- Resisting Arrest
- Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Over White Collar Crimes
- The Health Care Exclusion List
- Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
- September
- What Constitutes Assault on a Federal Officer?
- Passport Fraud
- Charitable Organizations and Fraud
- Human Trafficking
- Organized Fraud
- Vehicle Insurance Fraud
- Interstate Drug Trafficking
- Backdating Stock Options
- Antitrust Violations
- Robberies Involving a Controlled Substance
- What to do if You Have Been Charged with Larceny by Check
- The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- August
- July
- Falsifying Records to Obstruct an Investigation
- Transmission of Wagering Information
- Sex Trafficking of Children
- Federal Manslaughter
- Economic Espionage
- False Information and Hoaxes
- Bank Robbery
- Major Fraud Against the U.S.
- Fraud in Connection With Electronic Mail
- Embezzlement Against an Estate
- Receiving the Proceeds of Extortion
- June
- May
- April
- Can a Corporation be Held Liable for the Actions of its Employees?
- Falsifying Official Records
- The Consequences of a Bribery Conviction
- Federal Assault Charges
- Theft of Federal Property
- Workers' Compensation Fraud
- Driver's License Fraud
- What is Insurance Fraud?
- Federal Drug Crimes
- White Collar Crime and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Government Fraud
- Healthcare Fraud
- March
- February
- January
- December
- 2016
- December
- November
- October
- September
- Miami Firefighter Dies after Drive by Shooting
- South Florida Department of Justice Charges Several with Fraud and Kickback Scheme
- College Crimes: Why Mistakes and Poor Decisions can Cost you Big Time
- When are Florida Homicide Crimes Justified?
- The Importance of Avoiding Gang Crime Penalties in Florida
- Miami Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in High-Tech Cell Phone Cloning Case
- Advanced DNA Testing Technologies Help Police Reopen Decades Old Florida Murder Case
- New Rule 41 Could Bring Sweeping Authority to Judges Issuing Search Warrants across Jurisdictions
- Florida Man Accused Of Murdering, Biting Face Of South Florida Victim
- August
- Joint Representation: Can One Attorney Represent All Defendants Charged with the Same Crime?
- South Florida Sees Heavy Tax Fraud Investigation
- Racketeering: A Serious Crime
- Mortgage Fraud: A White Collar Crime with Big Penalties
- Are You in Violation of the Clean Water Act?
- Warrant vs. Subpoena: What's the Difference?
- July
- Can Your Facebook Post be Used Against You as Evidence in a Criminal Trial?
- Medicare Fraud Crackdown Sends South Florida Doctors to Prison
- Florida Marijuana Laws: Will 2016 Be the Year Florida Legalizes Weed?
- Boating Under the Influence: What is the New "Probable Cause" Law?
- Utah v. Strieff: The Supreme Court's Recent Decision May Incentivize Illegal Traffic Stops
- What to Do If You Have Problems with TSA at Miami International Airport
- June
- Understanding Criminal Investigations in Florida
- One Criminal Act or Many?
- "Drug Pushing" Nets Doctor 25 Years in Prison
- A Primer on Immunity from Prosecution
- Why Aren't More Cops Charged for Murder in South Florida?
- Deadlocked Juries in South Florida Criminal Cases
- Necessity Defense in Florida
- When Can Officers Stop You on the Street?
- May
- Impeachment of Law Enforcement Officers (Part II)
- Impeachment of Law Enforcement Officers (Part I)
- Do Cheeseburgers Constitute Adequate Provocation?
- When Can (or Should) I Retain a Lawyer in a Criminal Case?
- Can the Prosecutor Treat My Codefendant and I Differently?
- Discovery Sanctions in Your Criminal Case
- What Should I Do if I Have an Active Arrest Warrant?
- Defects in the Complaint or Information Do Not Warrant Dismissal in All Cases
- April
- Voluntary Intoxication as a Defense
- Florida Teen Receives Consecutive Life Sentences
- Bestiality in Florida
- Crime on Airplane Raises Jurisdictional Questions
- Direct vs. Circumstantial Evidence in Your Criminal Trial
- Governor Signs New Forfeiture Bill Into Law
- Mom Faces Misdemeanor Weapons Charge After Being Shot by Son
- Florida Girl's "Game" Lands Her a Battery Charge
- March
- February
- Bank Fraud Scheme Lands Wealthy Businessman in Federal Prison
- What Qualifies as a "Deadly Weapon"?
- Florida Bill Would Expand Definition of "Hate Crime"
- The Eighth Amendment and Mitigating Circumstances in a Death Penalty Case
- Admission of Videotape Evidence in a Criminal Trial
- Florida Senate Moves to Abolish 20-Year Mandatory Sentence for Aggravated Assault
- Florida Legislators Look at Overhaul of Civil Forfeiture Process
- Do License Plate Readers Violate Your Rights?
- January
- Prison/Prisoner transfers in the State of Florida
- Florida's Death Penalty Scheme is Unconstitutional ... Now What?
- Florida Declared One of the Most Dangerous States
- Sexual Assault Kits and Your Criminal Case (Part II)
- Sexual Assault Kits and Your Criminal Case (Part I)
- Defense of the Home vs. Self-Defense
- What are My Rights if the Police Use Excessive Force?
- The "It Wasn't Me" Defense in Florida
- Congratulations to Jeffrey Weiner for being selected to the 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list!
- 2015
- December
- November
- Domestic Battery Laws in Florida
- Florida's Sexting Laws: What You (and Your Child) Need to Know
- Can Police Use a Drug-Sniffing Dog on My Car (Part II)?
- Can Police Use a Drug-Sniffing Dog on My Car (Part I)?
- Can I Be Convicted of a "Dumb Law"?
- Other Ways to "Ban the Box"
- What if the State Cannot Test the Alleged Drugs in My Case?
- What is a Pretrial Intervention?
- October
- Report Claims Police Block Access to Body Camera Evidence
- Eyewitness Identification May Not Be as Reliable as You Think
- Four Sentenced for Role in Credit Card Fraud Conspiracy
- Alleged Drunk Driver Leads Police Right to Her Location
- Jeff Weiner Prominently Featured in Combat Handguns Magazine Article
- Armed Career Criminal Act Results in 20 Years Imprisonment
- What Constitutes "Provocation" in Homicide Cases?
- What is Consent for Sex Crimes Under Florida Law?
- Extradition: What Is It and Should You Fight It?
- Reforms Planned for Public Corruption Prosecutions
- Bill Allowing Guns on College Campuses Pass Committee Votes
- September
- Retired Sheriff Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges
- North Broward Hospital District Settles Allegations
- Trying to Get Out of Your Charges? You May Not Want to Bargain with the Police
- Texas Lawyer Indicted by Florida Federal Court
- Attorneys Argue Individuals Who Suffered Food Poisoning Are Not "Victims"
- Bank Executive Sentenced on Bailout-Related Fraud Charges
- Florida Man Charged with Securities Fraud and Theft
- Man Sentenced for Fraudulent Scheme Involving Staged Car Crashes
- August
- What Criminal Charges in the Ashley Madison Hack Case Could Be Filed?
- Federal Conspiracy Charges Can Result in Prison Sentences
- U.S. Prepares to File Charges in One of Nation's Largest Insider Trading Rings
- Robbery vs. Theft in Florida
- The Crime of "Espionage" is Alive and Well in South Florida
- Serious Sexual Crimes in Florida
- For Whom the Statute (of Limitation) Tolls
- Federal Food Crimes Can Result in Punishment Even Without Intent
- Staging Car Accidents
- July
- Some of South Florida's Most Wanted are White-Collar Criminals
- Post-Conviction Relief Available in State and Federal Cases
- Broward County Scam Now Nationwide Problem
- Florida Hate Crimes Defense
- When Can Police Pull Me Over?
- Is It Time for Florida's Death Penalty to Go?
- New Criminal Laws Set to Take Effect July 1
- June
- Changes May be Coming to Florida's Sexual Offender Treatment Program
- New Technology Can Lead to Criminal Prosecution
- New County Decision May Cause Confusion and Conflicts of Law
- Who is Toughest on DUI Crimes?
- Jurisdiction for Federal Crimes
- Bail Denied: When a Court Can Keep You Locked Up
- Secret FBI Flights Raise Fourth Amendment Concerns
- When Might I Have to Deal with Federal Prosecutors?
- May
- April
- Keeping Harmful Evidence Out of Federal or State Trials
- Department of Justice Investigates Florida Institution for Bank Secrecy Act Violations
- Mortgage Fraud Defense Counsel
- Defense Against Allegations of Operating a Ponzi Scheme
- Internet Gambling Crimes
- Surety Bond Fraud Carries Hefty Penalties
- Florida Man Who Faked His Own Death Charged With Insurance Fraud
- March
- February
- Tax Fraud Prosecutions Back in the Spotlight
- A Spotlight on the U.S.'s Most Wanted White Collar Criminal List
- Counterfeit Goods Under Florida Law
- Coral Gables Steroid Dealer Finds Support From MLB
- Phishing Attacks Being Used to Target Bank Customers
- Financial Planner Accused of Scamming Elderly of Pembroke Pines
- Under the influence? Not worth the devastating risks
- January
- Fraudulent Activities and Florida State Law
- Florida and Personal Injury Protection Insurance Fraud
- FTC Shuts Down Telemarketing Company for Deceptive Business Practices
- Maintaining Business Relationships With Cuba No Longer A White Collar Crime
- South Miami Top Biller Accused of Medicare Fraud
- Former North Miami Mayor Found Guilty of Wire Fraud
- Feds to Prosecute Serra Nissan Employees For Involvement in Fraud Scheme
- Florida Healthcare Plus Liquidated Following Medicare Fraud Revelations
- South Daytona Check Cashing Fraud Revealed
- 2014
- December
- FBI Successfully Prosecutes Fraudster Who Faked His Death in Florida
- Florida-based Cruise Ships Lose Big in Federal Court
- U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida Collects Millions from 2013 White Collar Crime Actions
- Former White-Collar Criminal Provides Valuable Business Ethics Advice
- Justice Department Announces Record-Breaking Recoveries in White-Collar Crime Investigations
- New Debit Card Fraud Ring Discovered in Coral Gables
- Jail and Prison Deaths and Abuse
- Teaching Constitutional Law at West Point, the United States Military Academy
- Massad Ayoob's newest book, Deadly Force - Understanding Your Right To Self Defense
- Tax Return Fraud a Thriving Business in Florida
- Cybercrimes Online Diploma Mills
- November
- Florida Fisherman Tried in the Supreme Court over Sarbanes-Oxley Violation
- Medicare Fraud Scheme at Coral Gables-based Florida Healthcare Plus Revealed
- Big Win For South Florida's Identity Theft Tax Fraud Strike Force
- Jacksonville Loses Big in Federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act Suit
- JPMorgan Chase Whistleblower Breaks Her Silence
- Alleged Operator of Silk Road Cybercrime Website Arrested
- Attorneys and Chiropractors Arrested in Insurance Fraud Scam
- October
- Florida-Area Residents Arrested for Food Stamp Fraud
- New Study Reveals that Florida Leads the Country in Mortgage Fraud Risk
- Five Arrested in Connection with Tampa Area Roofing Fraud
- Suspicious Prison Deaths Shine Spotlight on Possible Criminal Acts of Prison Officers
- What Happens to a Non-Guilty Spouse of a Convicted White Collar Criminal?
- Understanding Federal Highway Asset Seizures
- Rise in Violence Against Police in Florida
- Immigration Court Backlogs End Up Benefitting Refuge
- A Guide to Florida's Criminal History Laws
- September
- Understanding Federal Hazmat Transportation Laws
- Understanding Florida's Theft Law
- Florida Babysitter Indicted for Child Pornography
- Federal Government Continues to Pursue Cay Club Fraud Executives
- Celebrity Nude Photo Hackings Put a Spotlight on Internet Crimes
- Understanding Florida's Complicated Occupational Licensing Regime
- Significant Obstacles Facing Health Care Fraud Units in South Florida
- ACLU Calls for Review of Florida's Cyber Crime Investigation Regime
- Understanding the U.S. Military Disciplinary Proceeding Process
- Abandoned Drums: The Most Common Type of Environmental Crimes in Dade County
- Understanding the Medical Marijuana Legislation in Florida
- Understanding Florida's Concealed Weapons License Law
- August
- Miami Healthcare Facility Pleads Guilty to Medicare Fraud
- Reform for White Collar Federal Sentencing Requirements on the Horizon?
- A Harsh Lesson in the Law of Obstruction of Justice
- An Ongoing Emergency? The Continued Importance of the Warrant Requirement
- When Can Unrelated Criminal Charges Be Tried Together?
- The Corporate Practice of Medicine
- July
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- Guest Teaching Constitutional Law at West Point, the United States Military Academy
- Count on a Grand Jury to Indict Anyone; Innocent People's Lives Destroyed
- Arguing Before the United States Supreme Court
- The Use of Interpreters During Court Proceedings
- Your Right to Testify in Your Trial
- Perjury and False Statements
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