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Monthly Archives: July 2019

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Mail and Wire Fraud

By Kevin J. Kulik, P.A. |

There is a wide array of schemes people may develop to defraud others, but using the mail or telecommunications services makes the offense extremely serious. These crimes are almost always charged at the federal level under US statutes on mail fraud and other schemes, which means the criminal process is more complex and the… Read More »

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How Sentencing Works in Federal Criminal Cases

By Kevin J. Kulik, P.A. |

After a conviction in a federal criminal case, the next phase is the sentencing process. To assist judges in handing down punishment and establish consistency, Congress passed the Sentencing Reform Act in 1984. This law created the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) within the judicial branch and tasked the agency with developing Federal Sentencing… Read More »

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Florida’s New Law in Texting While Driving: What You Need to Know

By Kevin J. Kulik, P.A. |

Starting July 1, 2019, Florida joined several other US states in enacting a ban on texting while driving. A July 1, 2019 article in the Sun-Sentinel described important provisions of the new Wireless Communications While Driving Law, which imposes penalties on drivers who engage in dangerous cell phone use behind the wheel of a… Read More »

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Collateral Consequences of a Conviction in a Florida Criminal Case

By Kevin J. Kulik, P.A. |

While it may be easy to do a quick internet search for the penalties and punishments of a Florida criminal conviction, finding information on the collateral consequences is more of a challenge. Unfortunately, you may not discover the implications until they directly affect you. It may come as a shock to find out that… Read More »

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Implications of a Permanent Domestic Violence Injunction in Florida

By Kevin J. Kulik, P.A. |

If someone has accused you of domestic violence, you may be shocked to find out that some legal proceedings have already taken place without your knowledge. This is because Florida’s statute on domestic violence allows a person to obtain an injunction against you, even when you weren’t provided with official notice. However, this initial… Read More »

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What Happens to My Driver’s License After Florida Drunk Driving Arrest?

By Kevin J. Kulik, P.A. |

They say “to err is human,” but there are high stakes when a mistake leads to an arrest for violating Florida’s statute on Driving Under the Influence (DUI). If convicted, you face potential imprisonment and fines, but there are also implications for your driver’s license. When you’re unable to legally driver, there are considerable… Read More »

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70-Year-Old Florida Man Faces Charges for Impregnating Minor

By Kevin J. Kulik, P.A. |

When a 13-year-old girl arrived at North Broward Medical Center in Pompano Beach, FL complaining of stomach pains, physicians conducted an exam to determine the cause of her distress. They were shocked – and immediately called police – when they discovered the girl was 14 weeks pregnant. According to a May 28, 2019 report… Read More »

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