Criminal extradition involves sending a person accused or convicted of a crime from one state to another. The process ensures that a suspect or convict faces justice where the crime occurred. However, there are instances where extradition can be challenged in US...
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...
Medicare and Medicaid are key government programs that help people access necessary medical care. Unfortunately, the cost to operate such programs is higher than it needs to be in part because of fraud. Government organizations often prioritize tracking down and...
White collar crimes are typically non-violent and financial actions. They may involve deceit, concealment or a breach of trust. These are often committed in professional settings. White collar crimes, although diverse, share the commonality of being motivated by...
Thousands of people get arrested for alleged criminal offenses in Florida every year, and a significant percentage of those arrests lead to criminal charges. Some people face state prosecution, while others end up in federal court. Although every criminal defendant...
On the broad spectrum of criminal offenses, violent charges are among the most severe. Violent criminal offenses carry the most social stigma and often the harshest penalties of any criminal allegations. Even if the state offers a plea deal involving a lesser offense,...
Florida has relatively strict drug statutes. As a point of entry for some substances arriving by boat, land and air, there is a lot of drug traffic across the state. Many police officers always have an eye out for warning signs of possible drug activity. Factors...
Drug trafficking crimes in Tampa, Florida, can carry heavy penalties, so it's essential to understand some of the best defenses for these charges. Read on to learn more about managing drug trafficking charges. What is drug trafficking? Before we look at common...
Florida law includes separate definitions for different crimes that involve stealing. In order to understand the possible punishments someone could face if convicted of one of these crimes, it is first necessary to differentiate between how the law defines theft and...
Before they can search your home, office, vehicle or other private property for evidence of a crime, local police and federal agents generally (with certain exceptions) must get a search warrant first. Otherwise, the search could violate your Constitutional right...