Mar 07, 2024
Miami authorities have seen a surge in human trafficking cases, partly due to heavy domestic and international travel.
Feb 21, 2024
Florida has earned a reputation for its firm stance on contraband prescription drugs, with strict laws to contend with the burgeoning issue of prescription drug abuse.
Feb 20, 2024
Miami-Dade County has been working on the development of a mental health diversion and treatment facility for individuals with serious mental illnesses involved in the criminal justice system.
Feb 06, 2024
The successful defense in a money laundering case hinges upon understanding the intricacies of the alleged transactions. Learn about these cases from Florida's criminal attorneys.
Feb 01, 2024
Since the start of the new year, several people accused of crimes in Miami-Dade County were forced to wait in jail to see a first-appearance judge instead of bonding out as quickly as possible.
Dec 15, 2023
According to authorities, a crime ring carried out a series of thefts over the course of nine months. The individuals stole from big-box retailers to resell the items online at below-fair market va...
Nov 10, 2023
The defendants paid kickbacks to Medicaid recipients for psychosocial rehabilitation services that were not needed. The alleged fraud resulted in losses to the state Medicaid program of over $100,000.
Oct 30, 2023
Under Florida law, the driver of a vehicle involved in a crash that results in injury or death can be charged with an offense ranging from a civil infraction to a felony.
Oct 23, 2023
The Paycheck Protection Program aimed to provide funds for small businesses with the intent of keeping them afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, employees from the Broward County Sheriff's...
Oct 10, 2023
The amount of bail for a particular criminal charge currently varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction throughout Florida. New legislations, however, require that the Supreme Court create a statewi...
Oct 03, 2023
Florida boasts some of the harshest drug regulations in the U.S. Still, the illegal distribution of controlled substances remains a problem across the state, making way for new laws and severe sent...
Feb 27, 2023
Even when incarceration is off the table, defendants who decide to represent themselves during a misdemeanor case are at a disadvantage, facing serious collateral consequences without understanding...
Apr 26, 2022
Qualified, Experienced, and Fair Judges are vital to the judiciary. Judge Lody Jean has proven to be an asset to the bench: She is always prepared for Court, rules promptly, and treats all parties ...
Apr 08, 2022
Proponents for the legalization of marijuana see it as a social justice initiative leading to a decline in arrests in minority communities.