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What is RICO and What Does it have to do with Racketeering?: Federal Attorney Explains RICO Act & Racketeering What is RICO? RICO stands for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations.  Signed into law by U.S. President Richard M. Nixon in 1970, the RICO Act was created to combat organized crime. Its biggest intention was to […]

What is a Personal Liberty Crime in Florida?: Fort Lauderdale Criminal Attorney shares At the core, personal liberty crimes in Florida involve a person’s intentional actions that purposely deprive another person of his or her sense of liberty and security.    Personal liberty crimes vary in types and forms, such as from kidnapping to written […]

What Kind of DUI Diversion Programs are Available in Palm Beach County? Depending on the facts of your case, you may have the opportunity to complete a DUI Diversion Program in Palm Beach County. If you qualify for this program, your completion of it would result in your DUI charges getting dropped. A DUI Diversion […]

How can a South Florida criminal defense attorney help me if I've been arrested? Fort Lauderdale Attorney answers If you’ve been charged with a crime in Fort Lauderdale or anywhere in South Florida, you’re in a very serious situation. The consequences of a criminal conviction in Florida are severe and can affect your personal, professional, […]

Most Common Federal Crimes: Federal Attorneys Discuss Crimes Claimed by National Lawyers and Federal Organizations   What are federal crimes? Federal crimes are offenses that violate U.S. federal statutes. All federal crimes are prosecuted under federal courts. Federal cases are prosecuted by either the Federal Bureau of Investigation or federal government agencies. According to Womack […]

Why Were You Not Read Your Rights When You Were Arrested for Drinking and Driving in Florida? If you were arrested in Florida for drunk driving, there is a good chance your rights were not read to you at any point. Why is this the case? In short, the reason why the police do not […]

It’s my first DUI—will I go to jail in South Florida? DUI Lawyer Answers No result is ever guaranteed, and no lawyer should ever tell you that it is. While it is very unlikely that you will go to jail for your first DUI, it is still a possibility to go to jail for your […]

It’s my first drug possession charge in South Florida. Will I go to jail? Drug Crime Lawyer Explains While no attorney can guarantee the result of any case – and you should be very wary of a criminal defense attorney that tries to promise you a certain result on your case –  it is unlikely […]

Can I text & drive in Florida? South Florida Attorney explains texting and driving laws No, you can't text and drive in Florida. It is illegal to text and drive in Florida. The law includes many forms of communication, making it is illegal to text, e-mail, instant message and to use social media while driving […]

Is not knowing someone’s age a defense to sexual abuse in Florida? What if you thought it was a consensual relationship?: Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney Explains In short, Florida law doesn’t care whether or not you thought the person you were having sexual relations with was 18 years old or older. Florida law and […]