Category: Criminal Defense

After the tragic, alcohol-related death of fraternity pledge Andrew Coffey, Florida State University’s President John Thrasher instituted an interim suspension of FSU Greek Life on November 6, 2017. Coupled with the unrelated incidents of two separate arrests of fraternity members on drug trafficking charges, it seemed as if the university needed an immediate change.    […]

Unfortunately, sexual assault on college campuses still occurs today. Sexual assault on college campuses can take place anytime, anyplace, anywhere. Research shows, however, that there is a continuing increase of reported sexual assault on college campuses. There are a number of factors that are believed to lead to the increase in these attacks. There is no […]

When you violate your probation, you are breaking the terms and conditions of your agreement. There are many different ways one can violate probation including, but not limited to, failing to appear at a scheduled court date, not reporting to your probation officer when necessary, and not paying fines as ordered by court. You may […]

It’s Friday night and you are exhausted from a brutal work week but your friends convince you to go out for food and drinks. Tired and not enthusiastic about going out, you offer to drive because you know you aren’t in the mood to drink.  During the night, though, your plans change and you begin […]

St. Patrick’s Day is approaching! While for some this holiday brings about green outfits or corned beef and cabbage, college students may consider celebrating quite differently. For hundreds of thousands of college-aged students in Florida, St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse for pool parties, parades and drinking in public.    Set right in the […]

The old saying is “love is blind.” While this may be a sweet saying, love does not have to be blind.  This February, we want you to learn to protect yourself and your loved ones from Sweetheart Scams.   What is a Sweetheart Scam? A Sweetheart Scam is a long-con. It is perpetrated by a […]