Filing a claim with your car insurance company can be tedious and complex. As a result, people sometimes provide erroneous or outright false information. Even though this is typically an honest error, insurance companies will aggressively pursue and report you to the proper authorities for fraudulent claims. If you find yourself facing a situation like…
Probation is often preferable to spending time behind bars, but this does not always mean it is an easy process to navigate. Probation usually requires you to walk a legal tightrope. For this reason, getting early termination when possible can be helpful. Criminal Defense Attorney Brian P. Gabriel can guide you through this process to…
Embezzlement is typically characterized as a white-collar crime in large corporate environments, but the truth is that anyone can commit this offense in any setting. Embezzlement occurs when someone fraudulently misappropriates assets allocated to them, typically by an employer. When charged with this crime, a particular burden of proof must be met to prove it…
A court-ordered drug test can be mandated for many reasons, from drug-related criminal charges to child custody cases. Going through the process of finding, taking, and following up with a court-ordered drug test may be a bit different from a voluntary one. These tests are often more comprehensive than elective tests and may require you…
While most white-collar crime is non-violent and deals with financial offenses, the associated penalties are often stringent in Florida. Part of the reason the state is so tough on these crimes is because of the level of victimization that often occurs when large sums of money are involved. However, extenuating circumstances surrounding these crimes typically…
Probation is an alternative to incarceration after an individual has been charged with a crime. While it is perhaps one of the more desirable outcomes after a criminal infraction, many people don’t realize that probation can range from misdemeanor probation, which involves less strict terms, to felony probation, which includes stricter supervision, higher fines, more…
Many people mistakenly believe that a criminal mischief or vandalism charge isn’t a very serious legal issue. However, in Florida, these charges may result in various punishments and often require the services of an experienced lawyer to avoid jail time. Criminal defense attorney Brian P. Gabriel has an in-depth knowledge of Florida law where vandalism…
If you have a criminal record, chances are you have thought about what it might take to achieve a clean slate. While this is not possible for some crimes, it may be for others through criminal expungement. While expungement proceedings certainly have some benefits if you want to clear your name and your public record,…
Breathalyzer tests are the standard for determining how someone may be driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, these metrics are not always as accurate as they should be. There are many other contributing factors to why a Breathalyzer might show you to be intoxicated even if you are not. This information does…
Given separate consideration, driving under the influence (DUI) and hit-and-runs are serious offenses. When combined, the penalties may be harsher if not approached by experienced legal counsel. The consequences of a DUI hit-and-run are severe, bringing about harsh penalties to those caught and convicted of such a crime, including the suspension or revocation of the…
