Recent Blog Posts
Facial Recognition Programs—Although Never Mentioned in Court—Have Become a Routine Policing Tool
Every year, more and more police departments around the country purchase and rely on facial recognition software in arresting people and accusing them of committing crimes; in and outside of Florida. This market, which includes law-enforcement at local state and federal levels, is expected to reach $375 million by 2025. In a nutshell, facial… Read More »
During Divorce, You Want to Ensure That You Do Not Neglect These Two Insurance Accounts
Divorce can be an extremely difficult process for people and their families. During this time, it can be easy to overlook important bureaucratic items that need to be taken care of. However, when it comes to insurance policies, this is one area you do not want to neglect. Below, we discuss the primary types… Read More »
A Look at Current White Collar Crime Prosecutions
According to the latest statistics, the administration is now increasingly prosecuting white-collar crime. However, these prosecution numbers are still far below those seen during the 2008-2009 financial crisis. For example, no one at Wells Fargo faced any criminal charges thus far for creating deposit and credit card accounts for customers without their knowledge or… Read More »
What Absolutely Must Be Done After Divorce?
Divorce is already traumatic enough, and can end up leaving you completely exhausted, such that it can be difficult to think about what needs to be done, even once the divorce decree has been signed. However, it is crucial that you and your attorney complete simple tasks in order to make sure that assets… Read More »
In Florida, Criminal Defendants Can Be Convicted Without First Being Able to Challenge Computer Programs That Falsely Identified Them
The Florida Supreme Court was recently petitioned to address an issue that has long violated the constitutional, due process rights of criminal defendants here in Florida. While in most states, defendants have the right to challenge the accuracy of a face recognition system that leads to criminal charges, in Florida, that has never been… Read More »
A Closer Look at Assumable Mortgages in Divorce
Given that a couple’s marital home is often their most valuable asset, one of the most important issues we counsel our Florida clients going through divorce on is whether or not they want to, and can afford to, hold onto that home. If an individual decides that they plan to hold onto the family… Read More »
Florida Authorities Cracking Down On Sex Crimes Since Robert Kraft Incident
Florida is cracking down on sex crimes in massage parlors after the Robert Kraft scandal. In the month of February, Florida authorities shut down at least 10 spas, and charged a number of men with purchasing sex. While authorities once only provided minor charges and punishments for the owners of these facilities, those days… Read More »
Two Proposed Bills in Florida Could Decrease the Number of People Charged with Felony Theft and Increase the Number of People Charged with Animal Cruelty
Two bills proposed in the Florida legislature could make a significant difference when it comes to criminal charges. One would increase the value threshold that is required to charge someone with a felony for theft, while the other one punishes pet owners who abandon their pets during manmade or natural disasters, such as hurricanes,… Read More »
The Fight Over Alimony Continues in Florida
There is no question that alimony (also known as “maintenance” in Florida) is becoming an increasingly controversial issue, especially as alimony payments are awarded less and less every day, and some special interest groups are fighting to get rid of it altogether throughout the state. Enforcement of these payments has also become extremely limited,… Read More »
Why Are More And More Millennials Seeking Out Prenuptial Agreements?
As attorneys who regularly practice family law here in Florida, we regularly receive a number of questions from both individuals and couples about prenuptial agreements—why people get them, myths versus truths, etc. In particular, more and more millennials are interested in prenups, and with good reason, as they face more financial and employment insecurity… Read More »
