Florida's tourism and busy highways make Orlando a key target for human traffickers. The city's federal courts play a vital role in stopping these crimes and bringing offenders to justice through strict laws and strong teamwork among law agencies. What makes a...
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How pending felony charges can affect your college application
Pending felony charges can have significant impacts on a person’s future, particularly in terms of education and employment. However, that doesn’t mean higher education is impossible for someone facing legal challenges. If you have pending charges and are looking to...
How does proximity to international waters impact Florida’s federal cases?
Are you caught in the crosshairs of a federal maritime investigation in Florida? The state’s unique geography isn’t just about beautiful beaches – it’s a legal minefield for those facing federal charges. Florida's extensive coastline and position as a gateway for...
Notable extradition cases in recent years
Extradition cases often capture global attention due to their high-stakes nature and the prominent individuals involved. They present difficulties for prosecutors because of the challenge of bringing the accused to their jurisdiction. Recent years have seen several...
Foreign account ownership and the IRS
Everyone is expected to pay their taxes and Internal Revenue Services does not take it kindly when there is no remittance of taxes. The obligation to pay taxes is mandatory whether your income was generated in the country or abroad. Through the Report of Foreign Bank...
Is it illegal for convicted criminals to possess firearms?
Having a criminal record can affect you of multiple levels. It can affect your ability to secure a job, professional license, student loans, housing or credit. You may be unable to vote with a conviction on your permanent record. It may also adversely impact your...
A federal grand jury indicts a Tampa man on weapons charges
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida issued a press release on June 8 in which they announced the indictment of a Tampa man on federal firearms charges. The federal prosecutor's office noted in their statement that the charges filed against...
What a Ponzi scheme is
A Ponzi scheme is a white-collar crime that involves investment fraud. This is not a crime of violence, but rather one of deceit. Investors may be convinced by either a person or group to turn over a lump sum of money in the hopes of making a large return on their...
U.S. House passes federal law banning animal cruelty
On Oct. 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would make it a federal crime to commit acts of animal cruelty. The bipartisan legislation, which received unanimous approval, was introduced by Florida Reps. Ted Deutch, a Democrat, and Vern Buchanan, a...
The SEC takes action against a former Apple lawyer
Florida residents may be interested to learn that the SEC filed a lawsuit on Feb. 13 against a corporate attorney who formerly worked for Apple. According to the SEC's public filing, the lawyer used his corporate position to engage in blatant insider trading. He...