Burglary in West Palm Beach In Florida, burglary refers to unauthorized entry into another’s structure, such as a residence, vehicle or business premises, for the purpose of committing unlawful activities therein. For example, if someone enters a home without permission to steal electronics, he or she has committed burglary. The defendant does not have to [...]

The marijuana legalization movement in the state of Florida continues to gain momentum as evidenced by the recent decriminalization of cannabis possession in West Palm Beach as of September, 2015. According to our drug crimes attorneys, this is a clear demonstration that Florida lawmakers are steadily gravitating towards statewide legalization, as is expected to happen [...]

Even if you do not own a home, unforeseen events may still arise in your rental apartment. While you may not be able to prevent every bad situation that comes your way, such as a visitor's injury or break-in, you still have the ability to minimize their impact. Whether you are renting an apartment or [...]

Driving under the influence (DUI) is operating a motor vehicle while impaired either by a controlled substance, a chemical substance or having a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher, 0.02 for drivers under the age of 21 and 0.04 for commercial vehicles. Florida, in particular, has heavy penalties that get harsher with the [...]

In West Palm Beach, the crime of embezzlement is prosecuted under the state's theft laws. Just like theft, embezzlement is defined as willing fully taking someone's money or property without the person's consent, and with intent to (temporarily or permanently) deprive the person of it. The distinguishing feature of embezzlement is that the person has [...]

Domestic violence is something which is dealt with very seriously in the state of Florida. Considering the seriousness of the injuries caused and the presence of any past history of household brutality, the crime can be charged either as a misdemeanor of a felony. Our domestic violence attorneys have seen cases of household brutality in [...]

Driving under the influence, which is also known as DUI, is an offense which is common across the United States and in the state of Florida. It has actually been found that most people who have been arrested for DUI did not know that they were guilty of a crime. In West Palm Beach, driving [...]

As more and more people become victims of domestic violence in South Florida and West Palm Beach, in particular, it is vital for these victims to seek legal means to protect them from threats or acts of violence from the respondents. In most cases, these victims can file for a restraining order, which is, in [...]

Under Florida state laws, driving under the influence is defined as controlling a vehicle while under impairment caused by alcohol consumption or some other controlled substances. The Florida Department of Highway Safety considers anybody driving while showing a blood alcohol content level of 0.08 and over to be liable for criminal prosecution for driving under [...]

Apart from the federal drug laws already in place, each state has its own statutes when it comes to illegal narcotics and other controlled substances. Controlled substances may include prescription pills, street drugs, natural substances, chemicals, man-made products, and drugs without a prescription. In the state of Florida, if you are found guilty of a [...]