Category: Criminal Defense

Despite perjury being a widely used legal term, the fact is that it is not a particularly common criminal charge. The charge is rarely enforced because it is difficult to prove. However, when the state or federal law does charge perjury, the cases are treated very seriously, as a perjury case is often viewed as…
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Burglary refers to the act of entering a premise with the intent of committing an offense. Someone is presumed to have committed the crime if they gained unauthorized entry to the premises, or if upon authorized entry, their permission to remain was withdrawn or they lingered secretively intending to commit a crime. Burglary is a…
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One of the first steps in the justice process after witnessing a crime is filing a police report. The report contains the names of perpetrators, other potential witnesses, and any relevant information. All these are vital details that are used in criminal investigations. This means that the report should be candid and comprehensive. What happens…
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Under Florida law, possession of a stolen motor vehicle you reasonably know was stolen is a second-degree felony. You face up to 15 years in prison if you get convicted. Sometimes, innocent people find themselves convicted of charges they know nothing of. Hence, you should contact a theft crimes lawyer when facing vehicle theft charges. Overview of…
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Understanding White-Collar Crime Charges as Defined by Criminal Defense Lawyers   How common are the charges I’m facing? White-collar crime requires specialized attorneys that are familiar with protecting the rights of those accused of white-collar crimes. White-collar crime is rarer than street crimes in the United States and often involve large sums of money due…
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Both the federal and state laws give special considerations for children’s rights. That’s why penalties for child pornography crimes are typically high and harsh. In federal cases, the most common penalty is a prison sentence, even for a minor offense like possession. In Florida state, child pornography attracts both probation and prison sentence. Federal cases…
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