Category: Criminal Defense
How a Criminal Conviction Can Affect Your Right to Own a Firearm
by Jonathan Blecher | April 20, 2018 | Criminal Defense
For many Americans, they take pride in their right to bear arms. Firearms can help people protect themselves and their loved ones from dangerous individuals, and this is a right they take very seriously. If you’re suddenly facing criminal charges in Florida, you may be worried that a conviction would bar you from possessing or […]
The Advantages of Expunging Your Criminal Record in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | February 28, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Nothing good ever came out of a criminal record. A criminal record has far-reaching consequences; it can affect college scholarships, college applications, athletics (playing for a college team), employment, housing, security clearance, military careers, and professional licenses. Under Section 943.053 of the Florida Statutes, adult criminal record histories are public, unless a record has been expunged or sealed. What […]
Florida’s Age of Consent Laws: What You Need to Know
by Jonathan Blecher | January 9, 2018 | Criminal Defense
The “age of consent” refers to the age that a person can legally consent to sexual activity. Each state has established its own age of consent with the ages being either 16, 17, or 18. Here in Florida, the age of consent is 18 years old, while it’s only 16 in our neighboring states of […]
Understanding the Statute of Limitations for DUI Offenses
by Jonathan Blecher | January 2, 2018 | Criminal Defense, DUI
In reference to civil lawsuits, a statute of limitations refers to how long a plaintiff has to file a personal injury lawsuit against an at-fault party. But regards to criminal lawsuits, the statute of limitations refers to how long the state has to file criminal charges against a person – how many years the state […]
What Is Asset Forfeiture?
by Jonathan Blecher | December 20, 2017 | Criminal Defense
In some cases, when a person engages in illegal activity, a law enforcement agency, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will seize the individual’s assets. This process is referred to as “asset forfeiture.” According to the FBI, “Asset forfeiture is a powerful tool used by law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, against criminals […]
