Monthly Archives: May 2021
4 Reasons You Need a Florida DUI Defense for a Drunk Driving Case
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) remains vigilant and active when it comes to apprehending motorists who violate state laws in driving under the influence of alcohol. Uniform Crime Reports cover the results of these efforts by FDLE, revealing that there are almost 6,300 DUI arrests every year in the judicial circuits of… Read More »
What are the Five Safety Valves in Federal Sentencing for Drug Cases?
There are literally hundreds of federal offenses that are punishable by a mandatory minimum term of incarceration under sentencing guidelines, which generally means that a judge has no discretion to reduce a prison term. However, you might be surprised to learn the proportion of cases involving drug crimes. According to the US Sentencing Commission… Read More »
Who Can Be Deposed in a Florida Criminal Case?
Trial preparation in a Florida criminal case starts immediately after your arrest, and there are many stages along the way in the legal process. During the time before your trial date, the prosecutor will be working to assess the existing evidence, discover new facts, and organize the details to make a strong case for… Read More »
Summary of Income Tax Fraud Laws and Penalties
The IRS takes income tax fraud and evasion crimes very seriously, which is no surprise when you consider that these offenses are essentially theft from the government. What might shock you are a few key points about tax fraud from the US Sentencing Commission: South Florida is among the top five districts for cases… Read More »