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What Happens If Your Ex Refuses To Testify Against You In A Domestic Violence Case?
Some relationships are volatile, where heated arguments sometimes lead to punches being thrown, but by the next day, the couple has reconciled as if nothing ever happened. Police sometimes receive calls about domestic violence incidents like these. To be clear, it is against the law to hit your spouse or romantic partner even if… Read More »
What Is Credit For Time Served?
In some cases, the court allows defendants in criminal cases to post bail so that they can be free while their cases are pending. If you get a prison sentence after you plead guilty or are convicted at trial, the court might order you to stay in jail during the time that elapses after… Read More »
What Constitutes Reckless Driving In Florida?
One person is now deceased and six people are dealing with serious injuries after a car crashed into a local restaurant in Miami Beach recently. The driver of the vehicle, an elderly woman, was apparently attempting to parallel park when instead she floored the gas and struck patrons in the outdoor café area. Now… Read More »
When Are Many White Collar Crimes Charged Under Federal Law?
Anyone who is facing charges for a white collar criminal offense should understand that these charges must be taken extremely seriously even though they do not involve allegations of any kind of violent act. To be sure, many white collar crimes are charged under federal law, and the penalties for a conviction can be… Read More »
5 Things To Know About Child Pornography Charges
Child pornography offenses are taken extremely seriously in Florida, and an arrest and conviction can have life-altering consequences. Whether you are under investigation, or you have already been arrested and charged, it is critical to seek advice from an experienced West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney. Our firm can evaluate the case against you… Read More »
Common Myths About Prenuptial Agreements
When two people are thinking about marriage, a prenuptial agreement is often beneficial for both parties regardless of age and socioeconomic status. To be clear, prenuptial agreements, or premarital agreements under Florida law, can be helpful for a variety of reasons. Yet many parties do not enter into prenuptial agreements before their marriage because… Read More »
What Is Construction Fraud In West Palm Beach?
Felix and his friends have a small pickup truck and consider themselves to be handymen. They decide it would be a great idea to go door to door in a senior living community and advertise basic handy services such as drywall, carpeting, painting, patching concrete and landscaping work. They manage to sign up over… Read More »
Divorce And Concealed Assets: What You Should Know
When spouses file for divorce in South Florida, the divorce process that follows has many components and can be quite complex. Even in divorce cases where there are no minor children from the marriage, the court will need to classify marital and separate property, and will need to distribute that property between the spouses… Read More »
How Does Florida House Bill 19 Affect Victims Of Domestic Violence?
Florida House Bill 19, proposed by Representative Gottlieb, enhances scrutiny over the purchase of firearms by the proposed construction of a database. The database would contain information about a purchaser’s criminal arrest history or prior status as a respondent in a domestic violence action. If positive, it would bar a potential purchaser from buying… Read More »
License Suspension After DUI In West Palm Beach
Jamie and his friends from college got too carried away this past New Year’s Eve. They were trying to make up for lost time because of COVID-19. They decide to go bar hopping in Boynton Beach but instead of taking an Uber, all hop into Jamie’s car. By the end of the night everyone… Read More »
