What to do when the police asks to search your car

What to do when the police asks to search your car

Flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror can be an intimidating sight. You might ask yourself what you did to be stopped by a police officer or what the officer might ask when talking to you. One thing that you don’t have to let the officer do is search your...

5 Things to Know About Tax Evasion

As we approach this year’s tax filing deadline, it’s a good time to take a look at tax evasion. Each year, there are many people around the country, including those here in the Miami area, which ends up in trouble for tax evasion. Knowing about tax evasion and how to...
What Is Tax Evasion?

What Is Tax Evasion?

While people do not enjoy paying taxes, doing so is a requirement for most individuals each year. However, while the tax code has gotten more complex over the years, many taxpayers make mistakes on their returns. While this is not considered a crime, tax evasion is a...
Could You Be A Drug Dealer and Not Know It?

Could You Be A Drug Dealer and Not Know It?

Could You Be A Drug Dealer and Not Know It? When you think of a drug dealer most people have a specific vision in their mind of what they look like. A common vision of a drug dealer involves someone standing on a street corner waiting for their next customer to come...
What is Embezzlement?

What is Embezzlement?

Many people are entrusted with handling money or property for a company, religious organization, charitable foundation, educational institution, community group, or some other organization. If a person who has this responsibility steals or misappropriates this money...
What is corporate fraud?

What is corporate fraud?

While there are many kinds of fraud, there are certain amounts of fraud that can be difficult to catch and prevent. One of these kinds is known as corporate fraud. What exactly is this kind of crime?  Corporate fraud can be defined as a series of activities...
Can I keep a gun in my car?

Can I keep a gun in my car?

Perhaps you have wondered if keeping your gun in your car is legal. In truth, this is just as legal as if you kept your handgun in your car. Nevertheless, it depends on how and where you choose to keep it. This talks about Florida state law, and you should understand...
5 Ways Your Criminal Record May Impact Your Life

5 Ways Your Criminal Record May Impact Your Life

Many people in the Miami-Dade area have a criminal record. Often times, these criminal records are the result of a minor offense, or what is considered a misdemeanor. Even so, those criminal records can have a major impact on your life, even if all you got out of the...