In the wake of a disaster, the last thing anyone thinks about is taxes. Things like checking on loved ones, food, and shelter, and surveying the damage are at the forefront of the immediate aftermath. However, with clean-up and recovery from a natural disaster taking place over a period that [...]
Two terms used interchangeably from clients regarding their auto insurance are “No-Fault” and “Full Coverage”. These terms are frequently misunderstood. What do they really mean? Florida is a “No-Fault” State. What does this really mean? Many assume that because Florida is called a “No-Fault” state, this means that no party [...]
Effective September 30, 2022, Florida’s minimum hourly wage increased from $10 per hour to $11 per hour for standard employees. For qualified tipped employees, the minimum hourly wage increased from $6.98 per hour to $7.98 per hour. Florida’s minimum hourly wage will continue to increase by $1 each year until [...]
The initial stages of a criminal case in federal court can be a confusing and anxiety-producing time for a person who has been arrested. Here’s an explanation of what a federal criminal arrestee can expect at the beginning of the case. In general, the initial stages of a federal criminal [...]
The initial stages of a criminal case in federal court can be a confusing and anxiety-producing time for a person who has been arrested. Here’s an explanation of what a federal criminal arrestee can expect at the beginning of the case. In general, the initial stages of a federal criminal [...]
The initial stages of a criminal case in federal court can be a confusing and anxiety-producing time for a person who has been arrested. Here’s an explanation of what a federal criminal arrestee can expect at the beginning of the case.
As previously discussed, the federal government may seize property pursuant to civil asset forfeiture proceedings under 18 U.S.C. § 983. The primary way that a person can seek return of the property is to show that he or she is an “innocent owner.” What does it mean to be an [...]
As discussed in Part One, Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 41(g) provides that “[a] person aggrieved by an unlawful search and seizure of property or by the deprivation of property may move for the property’s return.” Does this mean the federal government can seize a person’s assets? Yes. Are there [...]
Can the federal government seize a person’s assets? Yes. Can the federal government seize a person’s assets—even if there haven’t been any criminal charges? Yes. Sound unfair? It probably does. An explanation: If an asset (real estate, money, cars, etc.) was involved in committing a crime, the federal government has [...]
If you or someone you know has been arrested on a federal criminal charge, you know that everything seems to happen very quickly. Typically, in the days after the arrest, a criminal defendant must attend an arraignment. What is an arraignment? An arraignment is a relatively short proceeding in which [...]
