Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, Congress signed The Aviation and Transportation Security Act and established the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as a means of preventing similar incidents in the future. Although one of the TSA’s goals is to make airline passengers feel safer during their travels, many find the process to be more…
West Palm Beach courts often issue what is known as “No Contact Orders” in criminal cases involving violent offenses. These orders are implemented by a judge to forbid an individual from having any kind of contact with another person. Also commonly referred to as injunctions or restraining orders, No Contact Orders usually prohibit face-to-face visits,…
Video recording devices are cheaper than ever before, leading to a recent boom in video surveillance. Cameras seem to be spying on you from all angles in today’s day and age, from home doorbells to traffic intersections and everywhere in between. Advancements in technology have also improved the clarity of these video recordings tremendously. With…
In Florida, punishment for convicted felons does not end after completing their incarceration, parole, or even probation sentence. After being released from jail or prison, convicted felons are often excited to return to their normal lives, only to discover that their post-conviction lives are vastly different from the lives they once knew and loved. It…
In today’s day and age, when someone says they caught a catfish, there’s a good chance they didn’t reel in a bottom feeder from the local river. The 2010 documentary “Catfish” and subsequent television series by the same name have catapulted the whiskered fish into the world of popular slang. What Does Catfish or Catfishing…
As more and more states are legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, it appears that the stigma surrounding marijuana use may be evolving. However, the recreational use of cannabis is still illegal at both federal and state levels here in Florida. If you are pulled over and a police officer claims they smell marijuana, you…
It seems like drones are growing more and more prevalent with each coming year. With this increasing popularity, the legality of drone use has become a hot discussion. If you own a drone or would like to use a drone in Florida, you should know the laws and how you can keep yourself out of…
It may seem like police officers can arrest you for almost anything, even for warrants issued years ago. You might be wondering if warrants ever expire or if the police can still arrest you for a crime from the distant past. Let’s explore the legality of arrests based on old warrants. What is the Statute…
Real estate brokers are real estate agents who have completed additional training and licensing requirements. Brokers are able to work independently and hire other agents to work for them, whereas real estate agents must work for a sponsoring broker or brokerage firm. Real estate brokers work extremely hard to achieve their broker status, but if…
You may have served your time and paid your dues, but unfortunately, punishment for a felony can sometimes last a lifetime. Sometimes, some of the biggest challenges a convicted felon will face don’t show up until after their release from prison. Of course, finding a job and securing rental housing is much more challenging as…
