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Florida Probation

By Julia Kefalinos |

If you are one of the 146,000 individuals who have been sentenced to serving time on probation in the Sunshine State, you’re a lot better off than those who are stuck behind bars.  Nonetheless, probation is not a free ride, and you will have to get used to a lot of rules, and to… Read More »

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The Mar-A-Lago Documents Case And The Crime-Fraud Exception To Attorney Client Privilege

By Julia Kefalinos |

It looks as though the judge in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case believes that Mr. Trump may have “committed criminal violations,” allowing prosecutors to sever the attorney-client privilege that allowed Trump’s defense attorney, Evan Corcoran, to keep mum about communications between the two. The privilege has become victim to what’s known as… Read More »

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Police Interaction With Young Children

By Julia Kefalinos |

When a couple of kids aged four and five began throwing things around their preschool classroom, the oldest of the kids—who happened to be special needs– was taken to another room to settle down. For the third time that year, the child attacked the teacher, sending the wheezing adult to the hospital. The media… Read More »

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The Push For Citizen Review Boards

By Julia Kefalinos |

Tyre Nichols: the latest face of police brutality on steroids. This young black man was pulled over for an alleged traffic violation, then beaten to death by an elite Memphis police unit named Scorpion. The case has reignited the debate about police use of force in America. Statistics Worth Knowing Nearly 100 people were… Read More »

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Defending RICO Crimes In Florida

By Julia Kefalinos |

It’s been over 50 years since the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act–RICO was written into law, strengthening the tools and sanctions available to catch and punish anyone involved in organized criminal activities. Originally designed to deal with mobsters and the like, modern these days RICO rules are applied to corrupt union officials, murderers,… Read More »

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Florida Hate Crimes Defense

By Julia Kefalinos |

Hate crimes: what are they, and how can hate crimes enhancements impact sentencing in the state of Florida? If you’ve been charged with a crime and hate-crime enhancements are a part of the deal, the outlook for sentencing could be pretty somber.  That’s why you need an experienced and adept criminal defense attorney looking… Read More »

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Did The 5-Finger Discount Get You In Trouble With The Law?

By Julia Kefalinos |

The holidays have traditionally been a time that retailers see an uptick in retail theft. In the old days they just had to worry about people trying to sneak out with an extra CD tucked underneath their shirt. But these days many criminals have become much more brazen, even engaging in smash and grab… Read More »

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Florida Hit And Run Defense

By Julia Kefalinos |

If you’ve been charged with leaving the scene of an accident, your life could be turned upside down by the penalties.  That’s why it is imperative that you have a dedicated and fierce criminal defense attorney working on your behalf immediately. Florida Statistics According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, nearly 1,200 reported… Read More »

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When Mental Health Issues Impact Criminal Justice

By Julia Kefalinos |

Half of the people behind bars in jails across America suffer from some type of mental health issue. The same is true for two-thirds of people in prisons.  Why are we incarcerating people who need mental health assistance?  What gives? Senseless Incarceration We know that when mental health problems plague an individual, those problems… Read More »

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Understanding Search Warrants And Affidavits

By Julia Kefalinos |

The nation was riveted to the news: Former president Donald Trump’s Mara Lago resort had been the location of an FBI search.  There were reportedly dozens of agents on the property, going through various rooms, and even Trump’s safe.  Since then, the media has been flooded with words like “warrant” and “affidavit.”  Understanding these,… Read More »

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