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Trespassing Is A Serious Offense, Especially If It’s On Disney Property
The coronavirus quarantine has made us all a little stir crazy. But that does not mean that every trip out of the house needs to be some sort of adventure. …
- Posted on: Jun 17 2020
Driving Less But Drinking More
The coronavirus crisis is changing the behavior of Florida residents. Orange juice consumption is up, and the sex toy industry is “booming.” On the other hand, people are washing their …
- Posted on: Jun 10 2020
Lockdown Leads To An Increase In Domestic Violence
Since the coronavirus lockdown began, reports of domestic violence have increased. Here in South Florida, a nonprofit group dedicated to assisting victims of domestic violence has seen the number of …
- Posted on: May 20 2020
Stay-At-Home Orders And Social Distancing Give Cops Another Excuse To Stop You
As we all struggle to make it through this coronavirus pandemic, the police have become more aggressive than usual. The government’s command that they break up social gatherings and enforce …
- Posted on: May 6 2020
Can Florida Felons Possess Antique Firearms?
As an Olympic team skeet shooter, Attorney Valiente is passionate about guns and is a strong advocate for the rights of gun owners. As a criminal defense attorney, it is …
- Posted on: Apr 21 2020
Crime Finds A Way: Cyber Crimes Tick Up, And So Does Law Enforcement Activity
Do you remember the scene in Jurassic Park where the park employees are arguing that they have complete control over the number of dinosaurs in the park because they only …
- Posted on: Apr 7 2020
Update: Florida Revises Rules For Withholds of Adjudication
In a previous blog post, we discussed the differences between a conviction and a withhold of adjudication. Since then, Florida has revised its rules with respect to withholds in felony …
- Posted on: Mar 20 2020
Valiente, Carollo and McElligott PLLC’s Covid-19 Precautions
To our valued clients, colleagues and friends: As the Covid-19 virus sweeps Florida, the nation, and the entire world, Valiente, Carollo and McElligott PLLC continues to put the safety of …
- Posted on: Mar 18 2020
Former Mrs. Florida Sentenced To Jail For Social Security Fraud
Karyn Turk is a well-known socialite in the Palm Beach area. She was crowned Mrs. Florida in 2016, and parlayed that fame into a job as a conservative political commentator. …
- Posted on: Mar 17 2020
Weinstein’s Conviction Is A Watershed Moment In Criminal Law
Harvey Weinstein faces 29 years in prison after being convicted of rape. His case is being celebrated as a win for the #metoo movement, and marks a shift in the …
- Posted on: Mar 11 2020