criminal defense

Shoplifting, sometimes also called retail theft or retail fraud, is one of the more common forms of theft crime. Quite a few people, especially rebellious teenagers, might not think of shoplifting as an offense with a victim. Stealing from a corporation may seem like...

California courts are having difficulty dealing with a disturbing trend in the justice system. Fakes evidence is creating new evidentiary issues when it comes to civil and criminal trials as judges and lawyers grapple with the possibility of fake evidence making its...

You have a right to privacy in your own home, but law enforcement officers who want to investigate you may not respect that right. Although you have refused to let them into your house, they may not stop trying to find evidence or a way in without your permission. If...

A Florida man has been accused of punching a National Football League star bar during the early morning hours of June 20. The 29-year-old Sarasota resident faces a misdemeanor count of simple assault in connection with the alleged fracas, which took place in Aberdeen,...

A federal judge sentenced a Florida man to 12 years in prison on June 12 for distributing methamphetamine in the Pasco County area, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. The 38-year-old Port Richie resident...

At best, police stops are stressful events full of uncertainty and worry. At worst, these stops become violent altercations with deadly consequences. Understanding one’s rights can go a long way toward protecting oneself in these situations — especially regarding...

Marijuana has quickly become one of the most popular drugs in the nation, but its legality is constantly being reevaluated. While some states allow it in recreational settings, some only permit it medically and others outlaw marijuana altogether. The medical...

The U.S. Attorney's office for the Northern District of Florida reported in a press release on June 17 that a Florida man has been sentenced to 15 years in a federal corrections facility for possessing a firearm while a convicted felon. The 31-year-old Tallahassee...