Category Archives: Criminal Defense
What to Say (and Not to Say) to Police After an Arrest
You have been arrested by police. You are being accused of a crime and you want to tell them what really happened. Should you talk to them? Some people do and live to regret it. You may feel as though you should answer a police officer’s questions as a matter of respect, but you… Read More »
Man Arrested After Shoplifting from Home Depot Twice
Steal from a store once: shame on you. Steal from the same store again the next day: foolish move. A Florida man was arrested on February 12 after shoplifting from a Home Depot store in Coral Springs on two consecutive days. On February 11, the 48-year-old man from Hialeah stole more than $1,200 worth… Read More »
Types of Theft in Florida
Theft is a pretty broad crime in Florida and most other states. Whether you steal something as small as a candy bar or something much more major, like a car, you can be charged with theft. There is petit theft, which is relatively minor theft, like shoplifting. There is also grand theft, which involves… Read More »
What to Know About Probation Violations
If you commit a crime, you don’t always have to go to jail. Instead, you may be put on probation. Probation is an alternative to incarceration. It allows a person to serve their sentence in the community. Probation is often granted for less serious offenses, such as misdemeanors. It may also be given to… Read More »