A massive medical fraud scheme case has been investigated and uncovered in South Florida. The head of the fraud now faces charges of one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud, along with 11 other counts of health care fraud. What was supposed to be a patient recovery center for people recovering from alcohol and drugs …

It is common for students facing disciplinary action from their school to feel panic or to be scared at the possible repercussions they are facing. It can be especially difficult depending on the charges the student is facing, as it’s not uncommon for some young adults in college to start drinking and experimenting with illegal drugs. An old post by …

Attending a prestigious school like Florida State University (“FSU”) can be daunting and stressful at times for students. It’s not uncommon for them to find ways to make their academic life easier or to de-stress in ways that are not in their best interest. Most students strive to make it to the top of their class but those that take …

A year ago this month, defendant Steven Albers was put in jail for bond violation after his conviction of aggravated assault. His criminal streak has not ended as authorities report he and his partner, Marshawn Barnes, were running a fentanyl trafficking operation from inside the jail. In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the full story, the penalties, and how …

Do you trust your friends? For most people – the answer is yes. Imagine you are 20 years old, hungover, on the couch and your friend asks to borrow your car, saying “I’m going to rob someone!” Thinking it’s a joke, or thinking it isn’t a joke and assuming they will stick to robbery, or maybe not even hearing the …

Lawyers are meant to guide laymen through the complex labyrinth of the legal system. However, sometimes lawyers give bad advice. This bad advice might be as negligible as being wrong on a minor point, or big enough to convict. In the worst situations, it can cause crime. In this blog post, we’ll explore the Advice of Counsel Defense and how …

Everyone has different parenting styles. This is especially true when it comes to disciplinary methods. While some parents see spanking as a fit punishment, others might find it barbarous. But is it illegal in the eyes of the law? Corporal punishment is a complicated legal issue as courts, including the United States Supreme Court, have precedent outlining parents’ fundamental right …

Before the help of research by experts, sentencing for crimes was determined based solely on the severity of the crime committed. Now with the help of neuroscientists’ and psychologists’ research, the criminal justice system can evolve and change the way adolescents who have committed crimes are perceived and sentenced. For instance, factors that now may be considered in such a …

Crosley green was released in 2021, following a motion granted by Federal Judge Roy B. Dalton of the Middle District Court of Florida to immediately release Green due to health concerns, the pandemic, and the fact that Green’s conviction for first-degree murder was overturned by the very same judge in 2018. His freedom came after 31 years and 10 months …