The "fruit of the poisonous tree" is a legal doctrine that may be critical if you’re being investigated by the authorities. As part of their investigation, law enforcement officers may conduct a search. In many cases, they need to have a search warrant or obtain your...
There are a few different ways that something can qualify as a federal crime instead of a state crime. For example, if the U.S. Constitution has been violated, or if the crime specifically violated federal laws and not state laws, then federal courts have...
People use their phones in many different ways in 2024, from messaging to social media to email communications to making phone calls. They send and receive voice messages, and many people even communicate with pictures or videos. Data transfer has never been faster...
One of the last decisions the U.S. Supreme Court handed down before the justices recessed until October has a lot of people wondering just what constitutes bribery under the law. What does the 6-3 ruling mean for federal anti-corruption laws? The case that made its...
In some cases, people who are facing conspiracy charges have already carried out the alleged act. For example, two executives could be accused of entering into a conspiracy to embezzle money from a corporation. Once the financial officers at the corporation realize...
When someone is accused of embezzlement, they are essentially stealing from a company. They work for the company, and they are likely in a position of power – perhaps they are an executive at that company, for example, or they are in charge of financial accounts. But...
There are a multitude of individuals who put forth a great deal of time and effort into building a positive reputation within their communities. While such an endeavor might not happen overnight, the fruits of such efforts could vanish in an instant should allegations...
The market for artistic works remains ever relevant and collectors of art may be willing to spend a small fortune to obtain original works. While art dealers might make a living obtaining and selling pieces, it might not be uncommon for questions to arise about the...
If local authorities believe someone has committed a crime, they may go through the proper channels of investigation, arrest and prosecution through the state of Florida’s judicial system. Trial court judges may have some leniency with sentencing, and prosecutors may...
Drug detection dogs are a common sight in Florida and across the country. Authorities may use them in schools, airports and traffic stops to detect drug crimes. The dogs are supposedly trained to recognize the smell of various drugs and alert their handlers to their...