by Sabrina Puglisi | Feb 20, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Although the terms “assault” and “battery” are often used interchangeably in casual settings, they have specific legal definitions and have very different penalties. While some jurisdictions combine assault and battery into a single crime, Florida recognizes them as...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Jan 20, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Most often when we hear the term RICO, we think of Tony Soprano from the hit HBO series, or we may think of well-known crime boss John Gotti. Both faced RICO charges after long investigations by the federal government. But, RICO is a crime that encompasses much more...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Dec 20, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Starting in 1977, the International Prisoner Transfer Program was the first in a series of treaties the United States government negotiated to allow prisoners to be transferred from the country in which they were convicted of a crime, back to their home countries. The...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Nov 20, 2018 | Uncategorized |
So, you’ve been charged with tax fraud. Your first instinct is likely to panic, which is understandable. Is the IRS just coming to collect from you, or could you actually go to jail for this? Yes, tax fraud is a serious charge and can carry some serious penalties,...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Oct 20, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Federal offenders with a qualifying substance abuse problem may be able to get time off of their sentence. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has introduced a law that provides for a sentence reduction beyond time off for good behavior. This comprehensive 500-hour program...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Sep 20, 2018 | Uncategorized |
If you are a Florida resident, you will be presented with numerous Amendments on the November ballot. You will most likely ask yourself what they all mean, as many are confusing and hard to understand. Two of the amendments that you will receive, 4 and 6, will have a...
