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 [...]
By Stephen D. Wilson | December 22, 2020 On December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020 (CASE Act), as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The CASE Act provides a voluntary small claims system to adjudicate copyright infringement claims that do not [...]
