Although criminal drama shows such as Criminal Minds and CSI are exciting and draw in an extensive range of viewers, many do not realize that these shows are not a reality or a direct representation of how criminal law works in the real world. With the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure in charge of how criminal cases [...]
What is DACA? The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a policy program that was first implemented in 2012 under President Barack Obama. DACA protects roughly 800,000 young individuals who arrived in the United States unlawfully as children. These children are known as "dreamers," Although DACA does not provide them with a clear path [...]
If you are thinking about making any travel plans in 2022, you should be aware of ongoing passport delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Although passport agencies have resumed normal operations since June 2020, a backlog of 1.7 million applicants has caused severe delays. Due to the influx of backlogged applicants, while passport agencies halted [...]
The United States of America has a complex and intricate immigration system. Government officials, laws, executive orders, regulations, and policy memos are all factors that contribute to an individual’s deportation. Although every deportation case is unique to each individual, the immigration system in the U.S. is one in crucial need of advocacy, primarily to protect [...]
If you are currently facing a criminal charge or are being accused of a crime, you should immediately seek the legal advice of an experienced criminal attorney. Criminal law can be tricky to navigate, which is why if you are facing the possibility of prison or jail time, it is valuable to have a professional [...]
Immigrants assist in growing our economy by filling particular labor demands, buying goods, and paying taxes. According to Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers partner Mary Meeker’s annual internet trends - Sixty percent of the highest-valued tech companies were co-founded by first- or second-generation immigrants. To mention a couple, Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, is a [...]
Whether you are an experienced Florida driver or not, commuting in Florida can be both fun and overwhelming. Between the beaches to tourist attractions and everything in between, driving in Florida can be an adventure. However, driving in Florida can also become unbearable when stuck in a traffic jam or experiencing any kind of road [...]
Know the law! Under the Florida Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act (Florida Statutes, Title XLVI, Chapter 893) it states that "A person may not sell, manufacture, or deliver, or possess with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver, a controlled substance." While being charged with possession of a controlled substance isn’t as serious a charge as [...]
Each individual in the United States of America has certain basic rights. If law enforcement asks you about your immigration status, you should know your rights! To reduce the risk for yourself it is crucial that you: Remain calm and do not resist, argue, obstruct, or run away from law enforcement. Be certain to always [...]
What is Battery? According to Florida Statutes Section 784.03, 'battery' is defined as the actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against that person’s will (non-consensual), or the intentional causing of bodily harm to another person. A battery charge can happen abruptly and unexpectedly, causing shock and panic in your life. If you [...]
