Blog Posts in 2018

What is Restitution in Florida?

In Florida, certain criminal defendants are ordered by the court to pay what’s called “restitution” to the victims of their crimes. Under Section 775.089 of the Florida Statutes, the court can order that an offender make restitution to their victim(s) for damage or loss caused by the offender’s criminal episode, or indirectly caused by the offense. According to the National Center for Victims of ...

Can I Rent An Apartment With a Criminal Record?

Let’s say you’re about to rent a new apartment. Or, perhaps your existing lease is about to expire and it’s time to talk to the landlord about extending it for another year. If you’re on the lookout for a new place to live, your stuff will soon be packed in boxes and you’ll line up a moving truck. You’ve saved for the deposit. You’ve prepared to have your credit checked, but are you ready to have ...

What Are the Penalties for Resisting Arrest?

Are you facing charges for resisting arrest in Florida? If so, you’re probably wondering about the penalties involved. For starters, you should know that resisting arrest is broken into two offenses: resisting arrest with and without violence. Understandably, the penalties are harsher if you used violence against the arresting officer. Resisting an arrest without violence is covered under Section ...

Florida Police Arrest Mugshots.com Owners for Extortion & Money Laundering

In a surprising turn-of-events, the owners of Mugshots.com have been arrested in South Florida based on extortion and money laundering charges that originated in California. Mugshots.com is a website that uploads arrest records and photographs taken during booking – commonly called mugshots – and offers to take them off the website for payment. Recent legal updates in California and Florida ...