Category: Criminal Defense
Can I Rent An Apartment With a Criminal Record?
by Jonathan Blecher | July 16, 2018 | Criminal Defense
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 […]
What Are the Penalties for Resisting Arrest?
by Jonathan Blecher | June 4, 2018 | Criminal Defense
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 […]
Florida Police Arrest mugshots.com Owners for Extortion & Money Laundering
by Jonathan Blecher | June 1, 2018 | Criminal Defense
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 […]
Can a Conviction Bar Me from Owning 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 […]
What Are the Benefits of an Expungement?
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 […]
