Feb 16, 2018 | Criminal
If police say you were involved in a crime, the facts of your role matter. Being nearby, knowing a suspect, or driving someone does not by itself establish that you aided an offense. Florida’s principal statute, section 777.011, addresses a person who commits an...
Jun 14, 2017 | Fraud
“Bank fraud” can describe several different schemes, from stolen account credentials to false loan applications and altered checks. The law and evidence vary with the alleged conduct. An accusation does not establish that the person knew of a scheme or intended to...
Jun 7, 2017 | Drugs
After a drug possession arrest in Florida, the charge and next steps depend on the substance, amount, circumstances, and prior record. An arrest is an allegation; the state must prove the charged offense. Florida section 893.13 covers possession and other drug...
May 14, 2017 | Fraud
Medicare billing concerns can involve mistakes, disputed medical necessity, prohibited financial relationships, or knowingly false claims. “Fraud” and “abuse” are not interchangeable labels, and a billing irregularity does not automatically prove a crime. The facts,...
May 1, 2017 | Criminal
An arrest may still appear in a Florida criminal history record even when no conviction followed. A dismissal, acquittal, or decision not to file charges does not necessarily erase the arrest record. Whether a record can be sealed or expunged depends on the...
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