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Arson Defense
Over 35,000 arson offenses are committed each year, according to Statista, and law enforcement and prosecutors are always eager to severely punish those charged with arson. If you were involved in any way with the burning of a home, building, vehicle, or other type of structure, or even involved in the prevention of the… Read More »
Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses
Two Degrees of Misdemeanors There are two types of misdemeanors in Florida: a first degree misdemeanor and a second degree misdemeanor. Second degree misdemeanor carries a penalty of up to 60 days in jail and a fine of $500, whereas a first degree misdemeanor can result in up to a one year jail sentence… Read More »
Divorce in the Time of Coronavirus
According to WalletHub, Florida has the second highest divorce rate in the country, which contributes to Florida’s overall rank as the 13th most-stressed-out state in the union. At the moment, all marriages are facing additional stressors around the uncertainty of coronavirus and the added tension that being quarantined or ordered to shelter in place… Read More »
Port St. Lucie Opioid Defense Attorney
Opioids are powerful pain medications that have been overproduced and criminally marketed by various pharmaceutical companies, particularly Perdue Pharma, which has led to millions of Americans becoming addicted. Opioid addiction is difficult or impossible to overcome, and hundreds of thousands of Americans have died in the last few years alone due to overdoses. Possession,… Read More »
Divorce and Complex Asset Division
Divorce can be complicated when spouses have been together a long time, own real estate together, or have children. It can become even more complex when there are high-level assets, businesses, and multiple sources of income revenue. If you are going through a high asset or complex asset division divorce, you need an experienced… Read More »
Lewdness and Indecent Exposure
The story of a Utah stepmother who did home repair work with her top off made national headlines when she was arrested for lewdness, as reported by Vice. The complaint was filed by the two minor children’s biological mother, who told police that the stepmother and her husband—the biological father of the children—both took… Read More »
Family Law and COVID-19
Topics surrounding Family Law and COVID-19 (Coronavirus) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | TIME SHARING | DIVORCE | MODIFICATIONS | CHILD SUPPORT | PATERNITY While many of us are trapped in our homes with our family, others are being kept from their children. Some are trapped in abusive or unfriendly relationships and still others are in danger of losing their drivers license… Read More »
Cyberbullying
Arguments and feuds can quickly get out of hand online, both for school children as well as adults. What may seem like a simple, yet heated, argument to you, can come off as harassment or bullying to another. Cyberbullying is a serious crime in Florida, and can be charged as a first degree misdemeanor… Read More »
Defense of Port St. Lucie Sexual Assault
Rape is one of the most serious, yet prevalent, types of violent crime in Florida. In 2018, there were over 8,000 rapes throughout the state, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Rape, or sexual assault, is a serious felony, and if you have been arrested for sexual assault, you need to talk… Read More »
Defense Against Stalking Offenses
If you have been charged with stalking, you need to understand just how serious the charges against you are. Stalking is either a misdemeanor or felony, and can cause you your job, your status within your community, and even your freedom. Over 7.5 million Americans experience some form of stalking every year, either physical… Read More »
