Being arrested in Florida is an unpleasant experience you won’t soon forget. Although an arrest does not automatically mean you are guilty of a crime, arrest records are public and may be discovered on the internet by your friends, family members, or employers. What can make matters worse is having your arrest photos posted online…
Domestic violence victims are the target of many types of abuse from their significant others. In a relationship suffering from abuse, emotional abuse almost always surfaces much earlier than physical violence. At first, it may be challenging to identify emotional abuse, and many victims may not even realize it is a form of abuse at…
After a DUI arrest, there may be hundreds of dreadful thoughts running through your mind. “What happens next? Will I lose my job? Can I still drive my car? What will my family and friends think if they find out about this? Can I avoid going to jail?” These and many more questions will be…
The United States continues to have one of the highest incarceration rates globally. As of 2023, there are approximately 2 million individuals behind bars, accounting for about 20% of the world’s prison population despite the U.S. making up only 4% of the global population. While American citizens are constitutionally entitled to a fair trial, studies…
Domestic violence includes charges of domestic assault and battery, common offenses that present prosecutors with a challenge. In a domestic violence case, there are usually only two witnesses––the alleged offender and the alleged victim––who may recall the events that took place before the police arrived. In these situations, it is a given that these parties…
Life is a never-ending learning process by which everyday mistakes help you grow. Unfortunately, some mistakes may have criminal consequences that may influence your life in the present and future. In the United States, a significant portion of the population has been or is currently in trouble with the law. Individuals who are arrested or…
After being convicted of a criminal offense, your sentence may include incarceration. Whether you are sentenced to jail or prison depends on whether you’re convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense. With either type of charge, the court may sentence you to probation in place of incarceration. Probation is an alternative form of punishment that…
If you’re unemployed with a criminal record, you might find that it’s taking considerable effort on your part to get interviews. The South Florida job market is extremely competitive by default. Sometimes, the decision to hire one candidate over another equally qualified candidate comes down to the fact that one candidate has a criminal record…
Drunk driving is a pervasive issue in the United States that affects all road users. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 30 people die every day in an alcohol-induced car accident. This equates to about 1 DUI fatality every 50 minutes, or about 10,000 lives per year. They also report that about 1.5…
Gun crime is a pervasive problem in the U.S.; 38,000 people lose their lives to gun violence every year. In Florida, relatively loose gun restrictions create a favorable environment for people to own them. Individuals seeking to purchase guns in Florida need to pass background checks to buy from shops, but they can easily purchase…
