Mortgage Fraud

Mortgage Fraud

  What is mortgage fraud? It’s a crime in which the perpetrator knowingly misrepresents information relating to a residential real estate transaction. The most common type of mortgage fraud is when someone offers false documents for sale, such as fake pay stubs...
Mortgage Fraud by the Mortgagee

Mortgage Fraud by the Mortgagee

Most people know about mortgage fraud by the borrower, but what about when it’s committed by the mortgagee? Court reporters in Miami can tell you that this is a very real crime.What is the mortgagee?The mortgagee can be a number of different entities, but it has...
What to do When the Police Ask to Search Your Car

What to do When the Police Ask to Search Your Car

Sometimes, when you find yourself pulled over by a police officer in a routine traffic stop, the officer may request permission to let him or her search your car. The fourth amendment states that police cannot search your vehicle without your permission, unless they...
What to Do if You Have Been Arrested for Domestic Abuse

What to Do if You Have Been Arrested for Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse is not only a serious crime punishable by law, but it can also have adverse effects on your social status and family life, and even affect your employment prospects. With the increased focus on safety, companies are asking about criminal backgrounds...
The Importance of a Court Reporter

The Importance of a Court Reporter

Technology is neither intuitive nor infallible. Anyone who has bickered with Siri knows this is true. Voice-to-text transcription software lacks the ability to pick up vocal tones and body language and may fail at deciphering words when two or more people speak...
Can Drug court help offenders avoid jail time?

Can Drug court help offenders avoid jail time?

After being charged and convicted of a drug crime, there are a few different sentences that you could receive. The type of sentence will usually be based on your criminal background and the nature of the crime committed. Drug classes are sometimes a recommendation...
What is House Arrest?

What is House Arrest?

House arrest, also known as home confinement, refers to a sentence wherein a Defendant is ordered by the Court to remain in their personal residence according to a curfew. They are often only permitted to leave to go to work. Below, we will answer some frequently...