Recent Blog Posts
Your Arrest Is Not Supposed to Follow You Forever
Florida law recognizes something many people forget after they walk out of a courthouse: an arrest is not the same as guilt, and even a conviction should not always haunt someone for the rest of their life. Whether you were arrested and never charged, had charges dropped, or received a withhold of adjudication, that… Read More »
Narcissism and Domestic Violence
Do you find yourself sometimes wondering if you’re going crazy? It doesn’t seem to matter the context: you experience events in one way, and your partner informs you that you’re dead wrong. Maybe it’s time to consider the possibility that you are being manipulated by a narcissist who is more intent on controlling you… Read More »
Technology and the Criminal Justice System
Technology is impacting us everywhere, including in the criminal justice system. Modern tools are being employed to reduce the risk to officers, improve accuracy, make operations more efficient, reduce the risk of bias, and provide information to influence decision-making. The benefits sound pretty great, but sometimes the legal and ethical implications of their use… Read More »
Is Bankruptcy Complicated? Take a Look at the Forms
If you’ve been overwhelmed by collection agents who hound you day and night, perhaps you’ve considered filing for bankruptcy so you can start all over. It might save you money, you may be thinking, to just handle the whole thing yourself rather than hiring an attorney who specializes in the field. Before taking that… Read More »
What to Expect When you Call for Help for Domestic Violence Issues
More than one out of every three women experience intimate partner violence (IPV) in this country, with over 20 percent of them being severely harmed. One in four men suffer violence at the hand of a partner. Half of non-binary and transgender individuals suffer abuse, and 37 percent of bisexual men experience domestic violence… Read More »
Romantic Grooming Crypto Schemes
Schemes to get other people’s money are abundant these days. If you’re facing charges involving a romantic grooming crypto scheme, you could be facing some unforgiving realities when it comes to both legal consequences and social judgments. We’re talking about the kinds of schemes that often target elderly singles who may be considered vulnerable… Read More »
Not Everyone Who Wants Bankruptcy Qualifies
If you are struggling with your finances and are considering filing for bankruptcy, consider this: not everyone who thinks bankruptcy can solve their financial woes will necessarily qualify for it. Chapters 7 and 13 are the two most common forms of bankruptcy that individuals seek, and both have a number of rules that can… Read More »
Will Filing for Bankruptcy Protect me from Eviction?
Your finances are a disaster, and you’ve spent more time dodging creditors than you’d like to admit. You’re so far behind on your bills that you’ve started to worry about the possibility of being evicted–and then what? The thought of being homeless scares you to death, and you’ll do whatever it takes to avoid… Read More »
Defending Medicaid Fraud Charges
Medicaid fraud costs taxpayers millions of dollars every year. The assortment of crimes involving Medicaid Fraud are all based on misrepresentations and/or false information that is provided in order to collect Medicaid payments. It might occur as organizations or individuals bill Medicaid for services that were never provided, it could involve making changes in… Read More »
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Kids
What do children see and hear in a home that is plagued with violence? Is it arguments, threats, and anger? Perhaps fear, weariness, and caution? What about physical destruction of property or attacks on a parent? The impact on children, as you might imagine, can be dramatic. A Search for Support Children experience fear… Read More »