Embezzlement and Civil Theft Claims in Florida
In my last post, I wrote about the Florida civil theft statute and mentioned that this statute is not often employed as a legal strategy.
February 23, 2017
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Civil Theft Claims-Oxymoronic or a Legal Remedy for Victims?
At first glance, the words civil and theft appear to be incongruous. Most of us understand that theft is a criminal act involving the unlawful
February 20, 2017
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DUI Diversion Program in Pinellas County?
DUI Diversion programs are in place in Orange and Osceola Counties so one could ask if Pinellas County could follow suit and offer a diversion
February 15, 2017
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Orange County Public Defender Arrested for DUI
Orange County assistant public defender Derreck Quarles has been arrested for DUI on his birthday. This isn’t the first time and probably not the last
February 8, 2017
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Police Dash Cam Video Leads to Dueling Supreme Court Opinions in DUI Case
Police have been using dash cam videos for quite some time now. Police believe they are instrumental in demonstrating probable cause in a traffic stop
February 2, 2017
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Florida Prenup-Hedging Your Bets or Smart Strategy?
Years ago, the prevailing wisdom, at least in my corner of the world, held that anyone who would consider a prenuptial agreement a sign that
January 30, 2017
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Internet Porn, the FBI, and Your Privacy Rights
The right to privacy is as much a cherished Constitutional right as that of free speech or the right to bear arms. Opponents of this
January 27, 2017
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Alimony Laws Could Be Changing Again in Florida
Alimony was the subject of heated controversy last year in Florida after Governor Rick Scott vetoed an alimony reform bill sent to him for signature.
January 23, 2017
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Defending Yourself In A Criminal Case
Defending yourself in a criminal case is the biggest mistake you can make. A famous man once said, “He who represents himself has a fool
January 19, 2017
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Contested and Uncontested Florida Divorce
An uncontested Florida divorce is the simplest and quickest divorce in the state. Before I began writing about how long the process takes, it’s important
January 18, 2017
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